Random Head Harbour
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| Location | Random Head Random Island Newfoundland Canada |
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| Coordinates | 48°05′41″N 53°32′43″W / 48.094705°N 53.545327°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1895  |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Height | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | red and white checkered pattern, red lantern |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard[1][2] |
| Heritage | recognized federal heritage building of Canada |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Range | 7 nmi (13 km; 8.1 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 3s |
Random Head Harbour is a settlement on Random Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. Random Head Harbour was formally inhabited, however, it is now a ghost town. Random Head Harbour is the location of the Random Head Lighthouse, a federally recognized heritage site.[3]