Lighthouses- Carters Light and Gull Rock

Carter Island is situated about 0.4 mile north of Cranberry Island in the approach to Lockeport Inner Harbour. A light is shown at an elevation of 49 feet from a white circular tower 30 feet high, with two red bands, on Carter Island.

First photograph by photogtapher Hugh Whitaker www.hughwhitaker.com

Gull Rock Lighthouse

Gull Rock, an islet 15 feet high, is situated about 1.2 miles east of Western Head on an extensive bank containing numerous dangers.

Light. - A light is shown from a white rectangular building 44 feet high, sur- mounted by a square tower on Gull Rock. A fog signal of one blast every 30 seconds is sounded from the light structure; the horn points 130ft. A submarine power cable is laid from Gull Rock to the mainland NW. The portion of the lighthouse in front of which the family is standing was removed after automation.

GULL ROCK I - Light Details

• Location: Entrance to Lockeport Harbour, 1.5 miles off
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Began: 1853
• Year Lit: 1853
• Structure Type: Square wood tower, concrete foundation, red lantern
• Light Characteristic: Occulting White (1922)
• Tower Height: 031ft feet high.
• Light Height: 056ft feet above water level.