Ragged Point Lighthouse

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Ragged Point Lighthouse
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Ragged Point Lighthouse
Location Saint Philip, Barbados
Coordinates 13°09′49″N59°25′58″W / 13.163726°N 59.432906°W / 13.163726; -59.432906
Tower
Constructed1875
Construction limestone
Height29.5 metres (97 ft)
Shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and black lantern
Light
Deactivated2007-2011
Focal height65 metres (213 ft)
Range3 nmi (5.6 km; 3.5 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic F R

Ragged Point Lighthouse is situated at the easternmost point of the island of Barbados, [1] near the village of Ragged Point in the parish of Saint Philip.

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Barbados". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved December 18, 2015.