South Point Lighthouse

South Point
South Point Lighthouse in 2007.
South Point
Barbados
Location South Point, Barbados
Coordinates 13°02′50″N 59°31′46″W / 13.047174°N 59.529368°W / 13.047174; -59.529368Coordinates: 13°02′50″N 59°31′46″W / 13.047174°N 59.529368°W / 13.047174; -59.529368
Year first constructed 1852
Construction cast iron tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white and red horizontal bands
Height 27 metres (89 ft)
Focal height 44 metres (144 ft)
Range 17 nautical mile Edit this on Wikidata
Characteristic FI (3) W 30s.
Admiralty number J5806
NGA number 15100
ARLHS number BAR-004[1]

South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 ft.[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 25 cent coin of the Barbadian coinage since 1973.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Barbados". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ Barbados Sightseeing: Historic Places: South Point Lighthouse
  3. ↑ Lighthouse shines in south again, 01 April 2018



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