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Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Bermuda
Bermuda
One of the oldest cast iron lighthouses in the world it was built in England by Cottam and Hallen of Lambeth before being shipped to Bermuda and erected by the Royal Engineers.
Whilst not being a particularly tall lighthouse it stands on one of the highest hills in the island so is 108 metres above sea level.
The present light a first order revolving optic from Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham was installed in 1904.
In 1964 the lighthouse was automated to run off electricity.
The lighthouse is a popular visitor attraction and there is a tea room and gift shop on site.
The lighthouse underwent refurbishment in spring of 2014 before suffering damage from hurricane Gonzalo in October of the same year. This damage was repaired and the lighthouse was reopened to visitors.
| Manufacture Date | 1904 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1844 |
| Country | Bermuda |
| Commissioning Body | Trinity House? |
| Lens Order | 1st order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 10s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 36 metre white tapered cylindrical cast iron tower with balcony and lantern. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None known. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Bermuda Department of Marine and Ports. |
| Preserver | Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | Lighthouse appears to be in a good state of repair and well cared for from pictures I have seen on the internet. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Open |
| Coordinates | 32.2527573284,-64.8346021609 |
| Other | ARLHS BER-010; Admiralty J4550; NGA 11668. |
| Data Source | Online research. |