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
South Negril Point Lighthouse
Negril Lighthouse
Jamaica
Negril Lighthouse (Caribbean)
LocationNegril Point
Westmoreland
Jamaica[1]
Coordinates18.2484318°N 78.3605111°W / 18.2484318; -78.3605111[2]
Year first constructed1894[3]
Automatedyes[4]
Foundationa 14 feet (4.3 m) deep tank of water for balance and security during earthquakes[3]
Constructionreinforced concrete tower[1]
Tower shapetapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower and lantern[3]
Tower height27 metres (89 ft)[4]
Focal height31 metres (102 ft)[1]
Light sourcesolar power
Range15 nautical mile 
CharacteristicOne flash every 2 s, alternating red and white[1]
Admiralty numberJ5344[1]
NGA number14144[1]
ARLHS numberJAM-007[1]
Heritagenational monument 

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

References
  1. Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
  3. Negril Point Lighthouse Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005.
  4. Negril Point Lighthouse, Frans Eijgenraam, 2000.


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