Monday, December 27, 2010

Portland Lighthouse

Portland Cottage light structure formerly Portland Lighthouse sometimes Portland Point Lighthouse is situated on the summit of Portland Ridge, Clarendon, near the southernmost part of the island.[3][5]
The tower is an open framed, square, tapered steel structure with lantern and gallery, the highest in the Island, at a height of 145 feet (44 m)[4] (129 iron steps).[1][3] It has a white revolving light, giving two flashes in quick succession every 15 seconds.[3][4]
The lighthouse is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.


Portland Lighthouse
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Portland Lighthouse is located in Jamaica
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Location:Portland Point, Clarendon, Jamaica[1]
Coordinates17°44′32″N 77°09′27″W / 17.7423411°N 77.1576047°W / 17.7423411; -77.1576047Coordinates: 17°44′32″N 77°09′27″W / 17.7423411°N 77.1576047°W / 17.7423411; -77.1576047[2]
Year first lit:Unknown[1]
Construction:Open framed steel[3]
Tower shape:Tapered tower
Markings/Pattern:Tower sections painted alternately red and white; lantern and gallery red[1]
Height:145 feet (44 m)[4]
Focal Height:198 metres (650 ft)[1]
Characteristic:two white flashes every 15s[1]
Admiralty number:J5327[1]
NGA number:14112[1]
ARLHS number:JAM-006[1]

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