Negril Lighthouse
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Negril Lighthouse was built in 1894 Script error: No such module "convert". south south east of the westernmost tip of the island of Jamaica by the French company Barber & Bernard.[1] It is one of the earliest concrete lighthouses.[2]
Its foundation is a tank Script error: No such module "convert". deep, which is kept filled with water to keep the Script error: No such module "convert".[1] (Script error: No such module "convert". according to Rowlett)[2] reinforced concrete tower balanced and secured in the event of an earthquake.[1] The tower is topped with a lantern and gallery.[2]
An automatic white light 30 m (100 feet) above sea level flashes every two seconds.[2] The light was operated by gas initially, switching to acetylene in 1956 and solar energy in 1985.[1][3]
Several adjacent one-story frame keeper's houses are staffed.[2]
The site is a well-known attraction of the Negril area.[2]
It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.[2]
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