Managing Organization: Municipality of La Martre
Notes: The keeper's house now serves as the town hall. This is the only non-automated lighthouse in Quebec; it is still operated by weights and cables. Tower Height: 63 Height of Focal Plane: 130 Characteristic and Range: Four white flashes every 30 seconds; range 17 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Red, octagonal wooden tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1876: White, square wooden tower attached to the keeper's dwelling. Date Established: 1876 Date Present Tower Built: 1906 Current Use: Active aid to navigation, gift shop. Open To Public? Yes (guided tours). Museum? A small museum on the site has exhibits on lighthouse history and equipment. Directions: The lighthouse is on a steep hill in the village of La Martre (also known as Sainte-Marthe-de-Gaspé); it is easily accessible from Highway 132. Keepers: Jean Gauthier (1876-1902); Auguste Leclerc (1902-1912); Joseph L’Italien (1912-1947); Paul-Roger Caron (1947-1972).
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