Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse

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] Its ground is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[1]

Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Rackhams Cay Range Rear
LocationPortmore
St Catherine
Jamaica[1]
Coordinates17.936031°N 76.873970°W / 17.936031; -76.873970[2]
Tower
Foundationmasonry basement
Constructionmasonry tower
Height30 feet (9.1 m) approx.[1]
Shapesolid triangular pyramidal tower[1]
Markingswhite towerr[1]
Light
First litunknown[1]
Focal height92 feet (28 m)[1]
CharacteristicFl W 3s.[1]

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.


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