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Montague
Via Route 4 to Georgetown Via Route 3 to Cardigan Via Route
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Panmure
Island Lighthouse
Location: Panmure Island, Rte.
347 off Rte. 17
The lighthouse was built in 1853, and is used to enter into
the area called “three rivers”, which includes the
Cardigan River, Montague River and Brudenell River. It is on
the southwest extremity of Cardigan Bay and marks the entrance
to Georgetown Harbour, on the east coast of Prince Edward Island.
It has a wooden octagonal tower and the light was used as a
coast light serving considerable steamer, schooner, and fishing
boat traffic. In 1909, the dwelling was built and then reconstructed
in 1958 because of disintegrated over the years making it a
one and half-storey. In 1908, the fog alarm building was put
together. You are welcome to come and experience the climb up
the stairs and see a magnificent view. At present, the machinery
at the Panmure Island lighthouse is operated electrically. Height
18.6 meters or 58 feet. |
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