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NS-01499 – Baccaro Point Lighthouse
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Baccaro is the oldest place name in Nova Scotia. It comes from the Basque word, Baccolaos, cod-fish. Baccaro point is the most southerly point of mainland Nova Scotia. (Cape Sable off Cape Sable Island is the furthest south.) In 1852 the materials for the first lighthouse were hauled along the beach to the site as there was no road. Today the building stands on solid rock.
In January of 1934, the Baccaro Point Lighthouse was destroyed by fire. A temporary light was exhibited from a pole until the present square, pyramidal tower was constructed later that year.
Location: East side of Barrington Bay, 3.22 kilometers (2mi) from Port Latour
Operating: This light is operational
Began and Lit: 1934
Structure Type: A white tapered square wooden tower, with a red lantern
Light: Flashing White (1992)
Tower Height: 13.7 meters (45ft)
Focal Height: 15.85 meters (52ft) above water level
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