Negril Lighthouse
Negril Lighthouse was built in 1894 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south south east of the westernmost tip of the island of Jamaica by the French company Barber & Bernard.[2] It is one of the earliest concrete lighthouses.[4]
Its foundation is a tank 14 feet (4.3 m) deep, which is kept filled with water to keep the 20-metre (66 ft)[2] (27 metres (89 ft) according to Rowlett)[4] reinforced concrete tower balanced and secured in the event of an earthquake.[2] The tower is topped with a lantern and gallery.[4]
An automatic white light 30 m (100 feet) above sea level flashes every two seconds.[4] The light was operated by gas initially, switching to acetylene in 1956 and solar energy in 1985.[2][3]
Several adjacent one-story frame keeper's houses are staffed.[4]
The site is a well-known attraction of the Negril area.[4]
It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[4]
See also
References
- ^ UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
- ^ a b c d e f g Negril Point Lighthouse Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005.
- ^ a b c Negril Point Lighthouse, Frans Eijgenraam, 2000.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
External links
- Aerial view.
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