Allan's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador explained

Allan's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador should not be confused with Allen Island, Queensland.

Official Name:Allan's Island
Other Name:Allan Island
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
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Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1968
Population As Of:1956
Population Total:187
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Coordinates:46.8508°N -55.8027°W

Allan's Island, formerly Allan Island, is a Canadian fishing settlement in the Burin peninsula of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a part of the town of Lamaline.

In 1968 it was designated a village. It has a lighthouse which is visible for 9 miles.[1] The lighthouse was first lit in 1879, and the current tower was erected around 2004. In 1940 the population was 303, in 1951 it was 196 and down to 187 by 1956. It is now part of the town of Lamaline. The settlement is connected to Lamaline via a causeway supported by breakwaters.

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See also

46.8508°N -55.8027°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lamaline (Allan's Island) Lighthouse .
  2. Web site: Other American Stations .