Folly Point Lighthouse

Jamaica

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

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

Manufacture Date	1887
Lighthouse Construction	1888
Country	Jamaica
Lens Order	4th order
Lens Type	Fixed
Status	publish
Light Character	Fl W 10s
Lighthouse Markings	Shape tapered cylindrical tower Markings tower painted with orange-red and white bands
Management Body Ports Authority	Port Authority of Jamaica
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Condition Observations	Long in need of attention, this lighthouse was restored and repainted in 2018-19. Kamila Drnkova has a February 2019 photo showing the work in progress https://goo.gl/maps/vBbywyVpKdev9j9D6 and Gabriel Steinmüller has a September 2019 photo showing the results. https://goo.gl/maps/5eAo9Mn9vfmm6Q1g7
Open Status (Site)	Open
Open Status (Tower)	Closed
Coordinates	18.188829702,-76.4431049709
Other	* Height: 49 feet (15 m) * Power source: solar power * Operator: Port Authority of Jamaica * Heritage: national monument * Light: * First lit: 1888 * Focal height: 53 feet (16 m) The lighthouse is close to the Folly Ruins, http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/destinations/portland/port_antonio/folly_ruins.htm a collapsing mansion built by American millionaires in 1905. Located at the end of the Folly Peninsula on the east side of the East Harbor of Port Antonio. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS JAM-001; Admiralty J5272; NGA 13832.
Data Source	1. Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years) 2. David Encill's list 1856-95

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