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San Salvador (Dixon Hill, Watling Island)
Bahamas
The two original 1-story keeper's houses are still occupied by keepers, who also conduct tours of the tower. Located on the highest point of the island of San Salvador, on the northeastern side of the island. Site and tower open.
| Manufacture Date | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1887 |
| Country | Bahamas |
| Lens Order | Special group-flashing light |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | two white flashes every 10 s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 22 m (72 ft) round tapered brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Government of the Bahamas |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Open |
| Coordinates | 24.0976352533,-74.4514401204 |
| Other | ARLHS BAH-015; Admiralty J4738; NGA 12288. |
| Data Source | 1) Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years), David Encill's list 1856-95: Special group-flashing light |