Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Lighthouse
17°56′10″N 76°52′26″W / 17.936031°N 76.873970°W / 17.936031; -76.873970[1]Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse guides vessels westward on their approach to Kingston Harbour.[2] It appears to be a historic daybeacon converted to a lighted aid.[2] It is located on a bluff on the west side of the harbour entrance, opposite Port Royal.[2] It provides the rear light of the Rackhams Cay Range.[2] Its ground is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[2]
See also
References
- ^ UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
External links
- Aerial view.
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