Ragged Point, Barbados

Ragged Point Lighthouse

Ragged Point Lighthouse
Ragged Point Lighthouse
Barbados
Location Saint Philip, Barbados
Coordinates 13°09′49″N 59°25′58″W / 13.163726°N 59.432906°W / 13.163726; -59.432906
Year first constructed 1875
Deactivated 2007-2011
Construction limestone
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower and black lantern
Height 29.5 metres (97 ft)
Focal height 65 metres (213 ft)
Characteristic F R
Admiralty number J5804
NGA number 15096
ARLHS number BAR-003[1]

Ragged Point is a village in Saint Philip Parish in Barbados. Coordinates: 13°09′49″N 59°25′58″W / 13.16361°N 59.43278°W / 13.16361; -59.43278

Ragged Point Lighthouse

The lighthouse is placed at the easternmost point of the island.

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Barbados". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 18, 2015.

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