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Portland Cottage light structure formerly Portland Lighthouse sometimes Portland Point Lighthouse is situated on the summit of Portland Ridge, Clarendon, near the southernmost part of Jamaica.[3][5]

Not to be confused with Portland Bill Lighthouse.
Portland Lighthouse
LocationPortland Point
Clarendon
Jamaica[1]
Coordinates17.7423411°N 77.1576047°W / 17.7423411; -77.1576047[2]
Tower
Constructionsteel skeletal tower[3]
Height35 metres (115 ft)[4]
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred and white tower, red lantern and gallery [1]
Light
First litunknown[1]
Focal height198 metres (650 ft)[1]
CharacteristicFl (2) W 15s.[1]

The tower is an open-framed, square, tapered steel structure with lantern and gallery, the highest in the Island, at a height of 145 feet (44 m)[4] (129 iron steps).[1][3] It has a white revolving light, giving two flashes in quick succession every 15 seconds.[3][4]

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


See also



References


  1. Rowlett, Russ (2008-10-20). "Lighthouses of Jamaica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica (12 sheets), 1958-1973.
  3. Portland Point Lighthouse, Frans Eijgenraam, 2000.
  4. Portland Point Lighthouse Archived 2009-09-08 at the Wayback Machine, Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005.
  5. UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet H, 1973.



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