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Georges lighthouse

Halifax, Nova Scotia is the location of the Georges Island and its lighthouse. Located in the harbour area of Halifax itself. It was built in 1917 replacing the earlier 1876 tower. It is 16 m high

Originally called île à la Raquette, the Island was renamed in 1749 to George Island after King George II and then Georges Island in 1963. It is the home of Fort Charlotte, named after King George’s wife and build circa 1750. It has quite a history having housed 2000 French soldiers who were imprisoned during the Seven Years War. It also housed Acadian prisoners a little later.

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17 comments

Annemarie said:

wonderful place and image
8 months ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

C'est beau et c'est reposant.
Bon dimanche.
8 months ago ( translate )

Don Sutherland said:

Very beautiful lighthouse.
8 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Don Sutherland:

Thanks Don.

Best Wishes. Herb
8 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

A great mood and an excellent capture Herb
Nice pip and as you say full screen is well rewarded.
8 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Roger (Grisly):

Glad you liked this wee lighthouse Roger. Looks quite tame here compared with many of ours but Canada has a lot of lighthouses too. There was a much better one just up the coast but I missed it.

Cheers. Herb
8 months ago

TOZ said:

A great Image of the lighthouse Herb not very high from sea level.
All the best Gordon
8 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Aye, as I said to Roger, just a wee lighthouse here. Glad you liked it though.

Best Wishes. Herb
8 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful coastal scene, well captured Herb
8 months ago ( translate )

Marije Aguillo said:

Bello lugar y bonita toma.
8 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Marije Aguillo:

Thanks for this Marije.

Best Wishes. Herb
8 months ago

Keith Burton said:

Great composition Herb...........with some super definition in the sky and lovely light. The lighthouse is quite impressive looking and I also like the mast and walls of the fort on top of the hill. As an island it would have been perfect for housing prisoners of war.

An excellent capture!
8 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks Keith. It was only a short distance to the mainland but I think in those days many people could not swim. The lighthouse did not seem very imposing to me but I expect it did its job in this busy waterway.

Best Wishes. Herb
8 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A beautiful main image Herb and the PiP shows a great place in which to enjoy the view.
Regards, Rosa.
8 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thanks Rosa. A lot of lighthouses seen on this short trip and all with remarkable background stories. Glad you liked the pair of them.

Best Wishes. Herb
8 months ago
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