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{{about|the cape on Newfoundland|the former fishpaker/subchaser boat|Cape Pine (ship)}} |
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{{Location map|Newfoundland|label=Cape Pine|position=top|lat=46.615129|long=-53.531291|caption =Location of Cape Pine in [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]]}} |
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The Headland of '''Cape Pine''' is the point of land marking the boundary of [[Trepassey Bay]] on the [[Avalon Peninsula]] of the island of [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]] in the [[Canada|Canadian]] province of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. |
The Headland of '''Cape Pine''' is the point of land marking the boundary of [[Trepassey Bay]] on the [[Avalon Peninsula]] of the island of [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]] in the [[Canada|Canadian]] province of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. |
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It is the most southerly point in Newfoundland; at 46 36' 55" N, it is roughly the same latitude as the northern border of Italy. |
It is the most southerly point in Newfoundland; at 46 36' 55" N, it is roughly the same latitude as the northern border of Italy. |
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Cape Pine is also prone to [[tropical cyclones]], with |
Cape Pine is also prone to [[tropical cyclones]], with [[Hurricane Ophelia (2011)|Tropical Storm Ophelia]] making landfall there in [[2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season|2011]]. |
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Cape Pine is the location of the [[Cape Pine Light]]. |
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==Lighthouse== |
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A [[lighthouse]] was built on Cape Pine by Alexander Gordon in 1851. It is a cylindrical [[cast iron]] tower which is painted white with red horizontal bands. The last complete painting was undertaken in 2007. |
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The [[light characteristic]] is a white flash every 5 seconds, additionally a [[fog horn]] may be sounded every 60 seconds. The [[Canadian Coast Guard]] maintains the site, employing a keeper. |
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The lighthouse was designated a [[National Historic Sites of Canada|National Historic Site of Canada]] in 1974.<ref>{{CRHP|10586|Cable Building|1 July 2012}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite rowlett|nfle|accessdate=8 September 2008}} |
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[[Category:Headlands of Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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[[Category:Lighthouses in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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[[Category:National Historic Sites in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:40, 13 October 2023
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Cape Pine
Location of Cape Pine in Newfoundland
The Headland of Cape Pine is the point of land marking the boundary of Trepassey Bay on the Avalon Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
It is the most southerly point in Newfoundland; at 46 36' 55" N, it is roughly the same latitude as the northern border of Italy.
Cape Pine is also prone to tropical cyclones, with Tropical Storm Ophelia making landfall there in 2011.
Cape Pine is the location of the Cape Pine Light.
References
[edit]- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southeastern Newfoundland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 8 September 2008.