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Name: Gun Cay Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
Gun Cay, , Bahamas

Location: South end of the cay, in the Bimini group.


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Photo: Oscar Reyes

Notes:
The original lantern from this lighthouse was transferred to Elbow Cay Lighthouse in 1936.

Tower Height: 50

Height of Focal Plane: 80

Characteristic and Range: One white flash every 10 seconds.

Description of Tower: Conical stone tower topped by skeletal tower; upper half red, lower half white.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1836

Date Present Tower Built: 1836

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.


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