Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse

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Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Rackhams Cay Range Rear
Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Location Portmore
St Catherine
Jamaica [1]
Coordinates 17°56′10″N76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°W / 17.936031; -76.873970 Coordinates: 17°56′10″N76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°W / 17.936031; -76.873970 [2]
Foundationmasonry basement
Constructionmasonry tower
Tower height30 feet (9.1 m) approx. [1]
Tower shapesolid triangular pyramidal tower [1]
Markingswhite towerr [1]
Admiralty no.J5296  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
First litunknown [1]
Focal height92 feet (28 m) [1]
Characteristic Fl W 3s. [1]
NGA no. 110-13932 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse guides vessels westward on their approach to Kingston Harbour. [1] It appears to be a historic daybeacon converted to a lighted aid. [1] It is located on a bluff on the west side of the harbour entrance, opposite Port Royal. [1] It provides the rear light of the Rackhams Cay Range. [1] Its ground is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.