Morant Point

Morant Point
Easternmost extremity

The lighthouse on Morant Point, the easternmost extremity of mainland Jamaica.

Morant Point Lighthouse looking north north east.
Morant Point
Coordinates: 17°54′54″N 76°11′17″W / 17.9149202°N 76.1881685°W / 17.9149202; -76.1881685Coordinates: 17°54′54″N 76°11′17″W / 17.9149202°N 76.1881685°W / 17.9149202; -76.1881685
Country Jamaica
Parish St Thomas
Time zone EST (UTC-5)

Morant Point in the Parish of St. Thomas is the easternmost point of mainland Jamaica and the site of Morant Point Lighthouse.

History

1572 map of Jamaica by Tomaso Porcacchi.

It is called Cape Morante on several early maps including one dated 1572.[1] It has had the name Morant Point since at least 1671.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Map of Jamaica, Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione, 1572.
  2. ↑ Map of Jamaica, John Ogilby, 1671.
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