Folly Lighthouse

Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery.[1] It flashes a white light every 10 seconds that is visible for 13 miles (21 km).[3] The light is solar powered.[1] A garden surrounds the lighthouse.[3][4]

Folly Lighthouse
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Folly Lighthouse (Caribbean)
LocationFolly Peninsula
Port Antonio
Jamaica[1]
Coordinates18.188862°N 76.443104°W / 18.188862; -76.443104[2]
Year first lit1888[3]
Constructionbrick tower[1]
Tower shapetapered cylindrical tower
Markings / patterntower painted with orange-red and white bands
Tower height49 feet (15 m)[1]
Focal height53 feet (16 m)[1]
Light sourcesolar power
Range13 miles (21 km)
CharacteristicFl W 10s.[1]
Admiralty numberJ5272[1]
NGA number13832[1]
ARLHS numberJAM-001[1]
Managing agentPort Authority of Jamaica
Heritagenational monument 

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

See also

List of lighthouses in Jamaica

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.
  3. Folly Point Lighthouse Archived 2009-09-08 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005.
  4. Folly Point Lighthouse, Frans Eijgenraam, 2000.


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