Green Island (Fortune), Newfoundland and Labrador facts for kids
| Year first constructed | 1908 (first) 1955 (second) |
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| Year first lit | 1993 (current) |
| Construction | cast iron tower (first) skeletal tower (second and current) |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern (first) square frustum tower (second and current) |
| Markings / pattern | red tower (first) red lantern (current) |
| CHS number | CCG 100 |
Green Island (called French: Île verte in French) is a small, rocky island. It is found near the entrance of Fortune Bay in Newfoundland.
This island is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland. It is also about 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of St. Pierre. St. Pierre is part of the French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
A Bit of History
In 1713, an important agreement called the Treaty of Utrecht was signed. In this treaty, France agreed that Great Britain owned Newfoundland. This included all the islands nearby, and Green Island was one of them. This meant Green Island became part of British territory.
The Green Island Lighthouse
A lighthouse is a tall tower with a bright light. It helps ships find their way and stay safe from dangerous rocks.
The first lighthouse on Green Island was built in 1908. It was later replaced in 1955 with a new one made of aluminum. The lighthouse you see today was built in 1993.
This lighthouse flashes its light every 10 seconds. Ships can see its light from about 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers) away. The lighthouse also has a foghorn that sounds every 60 seconds. This helps ships navigate when it is foggy.
Gallery
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Green Island(s) from Saint Pierre island (France). Iceberg and Newfoundland in background.
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Another shot of Green Island from the north of Saint Pierre island.
See also
In Spanish: Île Verte (San Pedro y Miquelón) para niños
