description Cape Spencer Lighthouse Overview
Cape Spencer Lighthouse, located on the northeastern tip of Newfoundland’s Cape Spear, is a granite tower constructed in 1826 and automated in 1947, serving as the easternmost point of Canada and guiding mariners through hazardous waters.
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Where is Cape Spencer Lighthouse?
The listing places Cape Spencer Lighthouse near Cape Spear in Newfoundland, Canada. Cape Spear is widely known as the easternmost point of mainland North America, but the lighthouse name and exact location should be checked against Parks Canada records.
When was Cape Spencer Lighthouse built and automated?
The catalog states that the granite tower was built in 1826 and automated in 1947. Those dates describe the listed lighthouse record and should be verified with the responsible heritage or parks authority.
Why was Cape Spencer Lighthouse needed?
It was intended to guide ships through hazardous coastal waters around Newfoundland's eastern approaches. A lighthouse in this setting helps mariners identify land and avoid reefs, shoals, and exposed headlands.
Is Cape Spencer Lighthouse the same as Cape Spear Lighthouse?
The names should not be treated as interchangeable without checking the source record. Cape Spear has a well-known historic lighthouse, while this catalog item specifically uses the name Cape Spencer Lighthouse.
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