South Point Lighthouse
 South Point Lighthouse in 2007. | |
  South Point Lighthouse Barbados | |
| Location | South Point, Barbados |
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| Coordinates | 13°02′50″N 59°31′46″W / 13.047174°N 59.529368°WCoordinates: 13°02′50″N 59°31′46″W / 13.047174°N 59.529368°W |
| Year first constructed | 1852 |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white and red horizontal bands |
| Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Focal height | 44 metres (144 ft) |
| Characteristic | FI (3) W 30s. |
| Admiralty number | J5806 |
| NGA number | 15100 |
| ARLHS number | BAR-004[1] |
South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 ft.[2]
History
It is the oldest lighthouse in Barbados. It was brought to Barbados in 1852, one year after being shown at London’s Great Exhibition, and reassembled on the southernmost point of the island. Although still listed as active, the lighthouse is now considered to be more of a national landmark and tourist attraction, with its grounds (but not tower) being made open to the public. (From Central Bank of Barbados) The lighthouse has been depicted on the reverse of the 5 cent coin since 1973.
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Barbados". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ↑ Barbados Sightseeing: Historic Places: South Point Lighthouse
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