Negril Lighthouse
Negril Lighthouse
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 Jamaica
Negril Lighthouse (Caribbean)
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Negril Point Westmoreland Jamaica |
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| Coordinates | 18°14′54″N 78°21′38″W / 18.2484318°N 78.3605111°WCoordinates: 18°14′54″N 78°21′38″W / 18.2484318°N 78.3605111°W |
| Year first constructed | 1894 |
| Automated | yes |
| Foundation | a 14 feet (4.3 m) deep tank of water for balance and security during earthquakes |
| Construction | reinforced concrete tower |
| Tower shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower and lantern |
| Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Focal height | 31 metres (102 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Range | 15 nautical mile 
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| Characteristic | One flash every 2 s, alternating red and white |
| Admiralty number | J5344 |
| NGA number | 14144 |
| ARLHS number | JAM-007 |
| Heritage | national monument
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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. It is one of the earliest concrete lighthouses.
Its foundation is a tank 14 feet (4.3 m) deep, which is kept filled with water to keep the 20-metre (66 ft) (27 metres (89 ft) according to Rowlett) reinforced concrete tower balanced and secured in the event of an earthquake. The tower is topped with a lantern and gallery.
An automatic white light 30 m (100 feet) above sea level flashes every two seconds. The light was operated by gas initially, switching to acetylene in 1956 and solar energy in 1985.
Several adjacent one-story frame keeper's houses are staffed.
The site is a well-known attraction of the Negril area.
It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.
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