Western Brook Pond
We hiked out to Western Brook Pond which is said to be one of the purest lakes in the world. The massive cliffs of Westen Brook Pond were formed as glaciers carved through this massive block of granite. 
The Wreck of the S.S. Ethie
On December 11 1919 the SS Ethie ran aground during "the worst strom ever". She was driven by steam and sail but was no match for the high winds and raging sea. Her 92 passengers and crew escaped with their lives, including a baby that was sent ashore in a mailbag.
The rusty "bones" that you see are all that remains of the SS Ethie.
Lobster Cove Lighthouse
Until the late 1800's there was no lighthouse at lobster head. Each resident of Rocky Harbour dontated a pint of oil per week to keep a light burning in the window of a local house.
In 1897 the prefrabricated cast iron sections of this light tower were hauled from St. John's.
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