South Point Lighthouse Explained

Location:South Point, Barbados
Coordinates:13.0472°N -59.5294°W
Yearbuilt:1852
Construction:cast iron tower
Shape:cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Marking:white and red horizontal bands
Height:27m (89feet)
Focalheight:44m (144feet)
Characteristic:FI (3) W 30s.

South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is .[1] [2]

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

Notes and References

  1. http://www.barbados.org/south_point_lighthouse.htm Barbados Sightseeing: Historic Places: South Point Lighthouse
  2. December 18, 2015.
  3. http://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/144038/lighthouse-shines-south Lighthouse shines in south again