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Name: Plumb Point Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
St. Andrew, , Jamaica

Location: Palisadoes Peninsula at Great Plumb Point near the entrance to Kingston Harbour.


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Photo: Courtesy of Michel Forand

Managing Organization:
Port Authority of Jamaica

Tower Height: 68

Characteristic and Range: White flashing light visible for 19 nautical miles, with red sector.

Description of Tower: White, conical cast iron and stone tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1853

Date Present Tower Built: 1853

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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