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Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery.[1] It flashes a white light every 10 seconds that is visible for 13 miles (21 km).[3] The light is solar powered.[1] A garden surrounds the lighthouse.[3][4]

Folly Lighthouse
Port Antonio

Location	Folly Peninsula Port Antonio Jamaica[1]
Coordinates	18.188862°N 76.443104°W / 18.188862; -76.443104[2]
Tower
Constructed	1888
Construction	brick tower[1]
Height	49 feet (15 m)[1]
Shape	tapered cylindrical tower
Markings	tower painted with orange-red and white bands
Power source	solar power
Operator	Port Authority of Jamaica
Heritage	national monument
Light
First lit	1888[3]
Focal height	53 feet (16 m)[1]
Range	13 miles (21 km)
Characteristic	Fl W 10s.[1]

It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[1]

See also

List of lighthouses in Jamaica

References

External links

• Historic photo.
• Aerial view.
• Photos: .

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