Morant Point Lighthouse
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Morant Point Lighthouse is on the easternmost tip of Jamaica, and is the oldest lighthouse on the island.[2]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Morant Point Saint Thomas Jamaica |
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Coordinates | 17.918452°N 76.184297°W / 17.918452; -76.184297[1] |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1841 |
Designed by | Alexander Gordon |
Built by | George Grove |
Foundation | concrete[2] |
Construction | cast iron tower[2] |
Height | 29 metres (95 ft) |
Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | tower painted with red and white horizontal bands |
Heritage | national monument |
Light | |
First lit | 1841 |
Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft)[3] |
Range | 22 nmi (41 km; 25 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (3) W 20s.[3] |
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