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Isla Perez (Scorpion Reef, Arrecife Alacran)
Mexico
The original lighthouse was one of 9 cast iron towers given by the British Government to Mexico. These were constructed by Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham and the light at Isla Perez was a 4th order revolving example.
This was replaced by the current concrete tower structure though I was unable to ascertain what happened to the original Chance lens.
| Manufacture Date | 1899 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1901 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Commissioning Body | Unknown |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | 2W Fl 8s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 18 metre concrete tower with lantern and gallery painted with white and red horizontal bands. Single storey keepers cottages in the close vicinity. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None known. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Port Captains and Maritime Affairs Unit. |
| Preserver | Port Captains and Maritime Affairs Unit. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | Unknown. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 22.382909,-89.683046 |
| Other | The island can be reached by a 50km boat journey from Progresco. ARLHS MEX-085; CF-031-265.1; Admiralty J4414; NGA 15596. |
| Data Source | Internet search. |
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