St. David's Lighthouse
St. David's Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse sited at the eastern end of St. David's Island on a hill overlooking the headland of St. David's in Bermuda. It is one of only two 'traditional lighthouses' in Bermuda, the other being Gibbs Hill Lighthouse at the south-western end of the main island, both lights are well known tourist attractions.
St. David's in 2010 | |
| Location | St. David's Island, Bermuda |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.364°N 64.65166°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1879 |
| Construction | limestone tower |
| Height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower with a broad central red band, red trim |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 65 metres (213 ft) |
| Lens | second order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 20s. |
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