Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse Explained

Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Rackhams Cay Range Rear
Coordinates:17.936°N -76.874°W[1]
Yearlit:unknown
Foundation:masonry basement
Construction:masonry tower
Shape:solid triangular pyramidal tower
Marking:white towerr
Height:30feet approx.
Focalheight:92feet
Characteristic:Fl W 3s.[2]

Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse guides vessels westward on their approach to Kingston Harbour.[2] It appears to be a historic daybeacon converted to a lighted aid.[2] It is located on a bluff on the west side of the harbour entrance, opposite Port Royal.[2] It provides the rear light of the Rackhams Cay Range.[2] Its ground is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[2]

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  1. UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
  2. 2008-10-20.