Morant Point Lighthouse

Morant Point Lighthouse is on the easternmost tip of Jamaica, and is the oldest lighthouse on the island.

Morant Point Lighthouse
LocationMorant Point
Saint Thomas
Jamaica
Coordinates17.918452°N 76.184297°W / 17.918452; -76.184297
Tower
Constructed1841 
Designed byAlexander Gordon 
Built byGeorge Grove 
Foundationconcrete
Constructioncast iron tower
Height29 metres (95 ft)
Shapetapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingstower painted with red and white horizontal bands
Heritagenational monument 
Light
First lit1841
Focal height35 metres (115 ft)
Range22 nmi (41 km; 25 mi) 
CharacteristicFl (3) W 20s.
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