Monday, December 27, 2010

Folly Lighthouse in Jamaica

Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery.[1] It flashes a white light every 10 seconds is visible for 13 miles (21 km).[3] It is solar powered.[1] A garden surrounds the lighthouse.[3][4]
It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.


Folly Lighthouse
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Folly Lighthouse is located in Jamaica
Folly Lighthouse
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Location:Folly Peninsular, Portland, Jamaica[1]
Coordinates18°11′20″N 76°26′36″W / 18.1887889°N 76.4433432°W / 18.1887889; -76.4433432Coordinates: 18°11′20″N 76°26′36″W / 18.1887889°N 76.4433432°W / 18.1887889; -76.4433432[2]
Year first lit:1888[3]
Construction:Brick[1]
Tower shape:Conical
Markings/Pattern:orange-red and white bands
Height:49 feet (15 m)[1]
Focal Height:53 feet (16 m)[1]
Range:25 miles (40 km)
Characteristic:White light, 2 s on, 8 s off.[1]
Admiralty number:J5272[1]
NGA number:13832[1]
ARLHS number:JAM-001[1]

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