Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse

Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Rackhams Cay Range Rear
Location Opposite Port Royal, St Catherine, Jamaica[1]
Coordinates 17°56′10″N 76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°W / 17.936031; -76.873970Coordinates: 17°56′10″N 76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°W / 17.936031; -76.873970[2]
Year first lit unknown[1]
Foundation masonry basement
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape solid triangular pyramidal tower[1]
Markings / pattern white towerr[1]
Height 30 feet (9.1 m) approx.[1]
Focal height 92 feet (28 m)[1]
Characteristic Fl W 3s.[1]
Admiralty number J5296[1]
NGA number 13932[1]

Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse guides vessels westward on their approach to Kingston Harbour.[1] It appears to be a historic daybeacon converted to a lighted aid.[1] It is located on a bluff on the west side of the harbour entrance, opposite Port Royal.[1] It provides the rear light of the Rackhams Cay Range.[1]

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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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.

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