South Point Lighthouse
South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 feet (27 m).[1][2]
 South Point Lighthouse in 2007. | |
| Location | South Point, Barbados |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13.047174°N 59.529368°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1852 |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white and red horizontal bands |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 44 metres (144 ft) |
| Range | 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi)  |
| Characteristic | FI (3) W 30s. |
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. The lighthouse has been depicted on the reverse of the 5 cent coin of the Barbadian coinage since 1973.[3]
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to South Point Lighthouse.
- Barbados Sightseeing: Historic Places: South Point Lighthouse
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Barbados". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- Lighthouse shines in south again, 01 April 2018
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