Race Rocks, May 22nd 2007

Skipper Trev Neufeld, took these pitures yesterday that show the beauty of Race Rocks.

The magnificent Lighthouse at Race Rocks was lit for the first time on Boxing Day 1860. Scottish granite was selected for the construction of the Lighthouse. The granite was cut and numbered in Scotland and then shipped as ballast in an outbound timber ship for assembly at Race Rocks. Throughout the summer of 1860 the massive stones were barged from the harbour to Race Rocks and assembled using timber derricks and scaffolding. The workers struggled with the construction project through the spring summer and fall of 1860.

Soon after the light went into service in 1860 it became obvious that the tower was difficult to see by day when approaching from the west. Distinctive black and white stripes were painted on the tower by the first lightkeeper George Davies to improve it's visibility against the shoreline. These markings remain today maintaining Race Rock's unique appearance.