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South Point Lighthouse

Coordinates: 13°02′50″N 59°31′46″W / 13.047174°N 59.529368°W / 13.047174; -59.529368
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South Point Lighthouse
South Point Lighthouse in 2007.
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LocationSouth Point, Barbados
Coordinates13°02′50″N 59°31′46″W / 13.047174°N 59.529368°W / 13.047174; -59.529368
Tower
Constructed1852
Constructioncast iron tower
Height27 metres (89 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite and red horizontal bands
Light
Focal height44 metres (144 ft)
Range17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFI (3) W 30s.

South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 feet (27 m).[1][2]

History

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Barbados Sightseeing: Historic Places: South Point Lighthouse
  2. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Barbados". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  3. ^ Lighthouse shines in south again Archived 2 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine, 01 April 2018