Characteristic FI (3) W 30s. Address Lighthouse Dr, Barbados Opened 1852 NGA number 15100 | Construction cast iron tower Admiralty number J5806 Height 27 m Focal height 44 m Year first constructed 1852 | |
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Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white and red horizontal bands Similar Barbados Golf Club, Bussa Emancipation Statue, Needham's Point Lighthouse, Mallalieu Motor Collection, Barbados Concorde Experience | ||
South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 ft.
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. (From Central Bank of Barbados) The lighthouse has been depicted on the reverse of the 5 cent coin since 1973.
References
South Point Lighthouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA