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Negril Point Lighthouse
The Negril Point lighthouse is situated at south Negril point which is the extreme western end of the island. The concrete tower is 20 m (66 ft) above the ground and the light is elevated 30 m (100 ft) above sea level. The Negril Point lighthouse has an automatic white light which flashes every two seconds.
The Negril Lighthouse was built in 1894 by the French Company Bubbler & Bernard, on a tank 14 feet deep, which is kept filled with water. This is to keep the Tower balanced and secured in the event of an earthquake. The Tower which is built inland, is cylindrical and has an elaborate light enclosed in a metal and glass protector on top of which is a wind-wane. Initially, the Negril Point Lighthouse was operated by a gas lamp, but in 1956 it was replaced by an acetylene gas lamp. This was used until 1985 when it was replaced by solar energy. |
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