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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[[Image: |250x300px|Portland Lighthouse - ]] | |
Location: | Portland Point, Clarendon, Jamaica[1] |
Coordinates | 17°44′32″N 77°09′27″W / 17.7423411°N 77.1576047°WCoordinates: 17°44′32″N 77°09′27″W / 17.7423411°N 77.1576047°W[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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