Random Island is an island located off Canada's Atlantic coast. Part of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is located on the east coast of Newfoundland and partially surrounded by the Bonavista Peninsula on the north and within the confines of Trinity Bay. The island is approximately 35 km long, its width varies from 15 km on the eastern end, to 6 km in th…
Random Island is an island located off Canada's Atlantic coast. Part of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is located on the east coast of Newfoundland and partially surrounded by the Bonavista Peninsula on the north and within the confines of Trinity Bay. The island is approximately 35 km long, its width varies from 15 km on the eastern end, to 6 km in the middle, to 17 km on the western end, with a total area of around 310 km². According to the 2016 census, the population of the island is 1,232.
Location: Random Head · Random Island · Newfoundland · Canada
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Constructed: 1895
Foundation: concrete base
Construction: cast iron tower
Shape: cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings: red and white checkered pattern, red lantern
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