Negril Lighthouse

Negril Lighthouse was built in 1894 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south south east of the westernmost tip of the island of Jamaica by the French company Barber & Bernard.^[3] It is one of the earliest concrete lighthouses.^[1]

Fresnel lens in operation at Negril Point

Negril Lighthouse

Location	Negril Point Westmoreland Jamaica[1]
Coordinates	18.2484318°N 78.3605111°W / 18.2484318; -78.3605111[2]
Tower
Constructed	1894[3]
Foundation	a 14 feet (4.3 m) deep tank of water for balance and security during earthquakes[3]
Construction	reinforced concrete tower[1]
Automated	yes[4]
Height	27 metres (89 ft)[4]
Shape	tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower and lantern[3]
Power source	solar power
Heritage	national monument
Light
Focal height	31 metres (102 ft)[1]
Range	15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi)
Characteristic	One flash every 2 s, alternating red and white[1]

Its foundation is a tank 14 feet (4.3 m) deep, which is kept filled with water to keep the 20-metre (66 ft)^[3] (27 metres (89 ft) according to Rowlett)^[1] reinforced concrete tower balanced and secured in the event of an earthquake.^[3] The tower is topped with a lantern and gallery.^[1]

An automatic white light 30 m (100 feet) above sea level flashes every two seconds.^[1] The light was operated by gas initially, switching to acetylene in 1956 and solar energy in 1985.^[3][4]

Several adjacent one-story frame keeper's houses are staffed.^[1]

The site is a well-known attraction of the Negril area.^[1]

It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.^[1]

See also

• Jamaica portal
• Engineering portal

• List of lighthouses in Jamaica