Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
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| Location | Opposite Port Royal, St Catherine, Jamaica[1] |
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| Coordinates | 17°56′10″N 76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°WCoordinates: 17°56′10″N 76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°W[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]
See also
References
- 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.
- ↑ UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
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