Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery.[3] It flashes a white light every 10 seconds that is visible for 13 miles (21 km).[2] The light is solar powered.[3] A garden surrounds the lighthouse.[2][4]
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| Location | Folly Peninsula Port Antonio Jamaica[3] |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18°11′20″N 76°26′35″W / 18.188862°N 76.443104°W[1] |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1888  |
| Construction | brick tower[3] |
| Height | 49 feet (15 m)[3] |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower |
| Markings | tower painted with orange-red and white bands |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Port Authority of Jamaica |
| Heritage | national monument |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1888[2] |
| Focal height | 53 feet (16 m)[3] |
| Range | 13 miles (21 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s.[3] |
It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
- ^ a b c Folly Point Lighthouse Archived 2009-09-08 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ Folly Point Lighthouse, Frans Eijgenraam, 2000.
External links
edit- Historic photo.
- Aerial view.
- Photos: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5].
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![[4]](http://worldstogethertravel.com/jamaica/images/touring-pics/Port%20Antonio/w-lighthouse.jpg){kind=link}
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