Crown Point, Tobago Explained

Crown Point
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Trinidad and Tobago
Coordinates:11.1497°N -60.8322°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Trinidad and Tobago
Subdivision Type1:Ward
Subdivision Name1:Tobago
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:St. Patrick
Unit Pref:Metric
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:554
Population Density Km2:auto

Crown Point is a town in southwestern Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. It contains the A.N.R. Robinson International Airport which was formerly known as the Crown Point International Airport. It is near Store Bay, Buccoo Reef, and Pigeon Point. Crusoe Cave is located nearby.

History

The name component "Crown" does not derive from the English word "crown", but from the Englisch word "couronian", referring to the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia that ruled over Tobago in the late 17th century.[1]

Lighthouse

Crown Point Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Scarborough, on the south west extremity of Tobago in the nearby the airport. The lighthouse consist of a square metal tower with gallery and lantern 26m (85feet) high and has a focal height of 35m (115feet). It is powered by solar unit and emits an alternating group of four white flashing repeated every 20 seconds visible up to .

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Anthony, Michael . 1997 . Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago . London . Scarecrow Press . 173 . 0-8108-3173-2.