Wood Islands Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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In Today's Daily Jigsaw Puzzle, we admire the Wood Islands Lighthouse on Prince Edward Island's southeastern shore.
The lighthouse began operation on November 1, 1876, to aid marine traffic in the Northumberland Strait and fishing boats in and around Wood Islands. It was constructed by Donald MacMillan after the original contractor abandoned the project.
The lighthouse features a 15.2-meter (50-foot) square wooden tower attached to a two-story, six-bedroom keeper's dwelling. It is unique as the last lighthouse on the island where the keeper and family lived on-site.
In 1902, front and rear range lights were added to guide vessels into the harbor, especially with the establishment of the ferry service to Nova Scotia in the 1940s.
The lighthouse was electrified in 1958, transitioning from a fixed light to a revolving flashing beacon. The last keeper, Leon Patton, served until 1990, after which the lighthouse was automated. In March 2009, the entire lighthouse was moved 70 meters inland to protect it from coastal erosion.
Today, the lighthouse operates as a museum managed by the "Keepers of the Light," featuring 11 themed rooms that showcase maritime history, lighthouse technology, and local folklore ♥
The lighthouse began operation on November 1, 1876, to aid marine traffic in the Northumberland Strait and fishing boats in and around Wood Islands. It was constructed by Donald MacMillan after the original contractor abandoned the project.
The lighthouse features a 15.2-meter (50-foot) square wooden tower attached to a two-story, six-bedroom keeper's dwelling. It is unique as the last lighthouse on the island where the keeper and family lived on-site.
In 1902, front and rear range lights were added to guide vessels into the harbor, especially with the establishment of the ferry service to Nova Scotia in the 1940s.
The lighthouse was electrified in 1958, transitioning from a fixed light to a revolving flashing beacon. The last keeper, Leon Patton, served until 1990, after which the lighthouse was automated. In March 2009, the entire lighthouse was moved 70 meters inland to protect it from coastal erosion.
Today, the lighthouse operates as a museum managed by the "Keepers of the Light," featuring 11 themed rooms that showcase maritime history, lighthouse technology, and local folklore ♥
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