Portland Lighthouse

Not to be confused with Portland Bill Lighthouse.
Portland Lighthouse
Map
LocationPortland Point
Clarendon
Jamaica[2]
Coordinates17°44′32″N 77°09′27″W / 17.7423411°N 77.1576047°W / 17.7423411; -77.1576047[1]
Tower
Constructionsteel skeletal tower[4]
Height35 metres (115 ft)[3]
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred and white tower, red lantern and gallery [2]
Light
First litunknown[2]
Focal height198 metres (650 ft)[2]
CharacteristicFl (2) W 15s.[2]

Portland Cottage light structure formerly Portland Lighthouse sometimes Portland Point Lighthouse is situated on the summit of Portland Ridge, Clarendon, near the southernmost part of Jamaica.[4][5]

The tower is an open-framed, square, tapered steel structure with lantern and gallery, the highest in the Island, at a height of 145 feet (44 m)[3] (129 iron steps).[2][4] It has a white revolving light, giving two flashes in quick succession every 15 seconds.[4][3]

The lighthouse is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  3. ^ a b c Portland Point Lighthouse Archived 2009-09-08 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005.
  4. ^ a b c d Portland Point Lighthouse, Frans Eijgenraam, 2000.
  5. ^ UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet H, 1973.

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