Cherry Islet
Cyberlights Lighthouses - Cherry Islet Light

 

Cherry Islet Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1824

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1850

Year Automated: 1959

Shape: Cylindrical

Tower Height: 47  ft.

Original Optic: 2nd Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: Vega VRB-25 Solar

Existing Keepers Quarters? NO
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Cherry Islet Light,
Southern tip of Indian Island

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Cherry Islet Light

Distant view of Cherry Islet Light

Last Visited: September, 2000

History/Info:
On Cherry island, can be seen from the Deer/Campobello island ferry that runs only in summer. Replaced by a navigation light on a concrete pole. Outbuildings were demolished in 1999-2000. Automated. In 2000 the concrete cylindrical light was re-named as the "Cherry Island Directional Light" as per NOTSHIP M 3170. The light intensity was also increased. There was a bell placed in a tower on the island in the early 1900's as well.

Source: New Brunswick Lighthouses

Personal Note:
I can't seem to find much information about this lighthouse on the internet. At one point there was a keeper's house next to the lighthouse but the Canadian Coast Guard has since demolished the house. All that is left, as you can see, is the small light tower.

Latitude/Longitude: Appx. 44°57.53'N 66°56.13'W

Directions: Click here for map

  • We saw it on the ferry ride from Deer Island down to Campobello Island.
  • About 1/2 way through the trip you can see the lighthouse on the southern tip of the island off to your left.
  • From land you can see the light from a distance at Eastport municipal pier or from North Road on Campobello Island.


 


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