Cape Ray facts for kids
This page is about the headland. For the community, see Cape Ray, Newfoundland and Labrador. For the ship involved in the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons, see MV Cape Ray (T-AKR-9679).
| Year first constructed | 1871 (first) 1885 (second) |
|---|---|
| Year first lit | 1959 (current) |
| Deactivated | 1885 (first) 1959 (second) |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | wooden tower (first and second) concrete tower (current) |
| Tower shape | hexagonal tower (first) octagonal tower with balcony and lantern (second and current) |
| Markings / pattern | white tower with a narrow red horizontal band |
| Height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Focal height | 37 metres (121 ft) |
| Range | 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi) |
| CHS number | CCG 173 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-645 |
Cape Ray is a headland located at the southwestern extremity of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
It is the site of the Cape Ray Lighthouse. It is located opposite Cape North on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Cape Ray the community takes its name from this historic landmark.
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