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Plumb Point Lighthouse (unpublished.duplicate)
Plumb Point Lighthouse is an active 19th century heritage lighthouse, located on the Palisadoes a narrow peninsular that connects Port Royal to the mainland. The light helps guide shipping into Kingston Harbour.
Built in 1853 it is claimed that the light at the lighthouse has gone out only once since then, during the 1907 earthquake.[2] The 70 feet (21 m) stone and cast iron tower with lantern and gallery[3] shows a white light visible for about 40 km (25 mi) over the entrance of the eastern navigable channel[2] and a red light over the south channel which is visible for 20 km (12 mi).[4][verification needed]
The entire lighthouse is painted white and is in the historic Port Royal Protected Area, which the government hopes to develop as a tourist attraction.[3] It is positioned about 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Port Royal and the entrance to Kingston Harbour near Norman Manley International Airport.[3]
It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[3]
| Manufacture Date | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1853 |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Characteristic Fl WR 9s.[3] Flashing |
| Lighthouse Markings | All White Tower with Red Lantern Roof |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Port Authority of Jamaica |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | 1 |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Coordinates | 17.929113094,-76.7782893544 |
| Other | 1853[2] Foundation concrete[2] Construction lower half stone and upper half cast iron[3] Height 21 metres (69 ft) Shape two stage tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings white tower, red lantern roof Light Focal height 21 metres (69 ft)[3] Range 25 miles (40 km) Characteristic Fl WR 9s.[3] |