Portland Lighthouse, Maritime navigational structure on Portland Ridge, Jamaica
Portland Lighthouse is a steel skeletal tower with a square frame design standing 35 meters tall and painted in red and white with a red lantern gallery. The structure sends two white flashes every fifteen seconds to guide vessels navigating nearby waters.
The lighthouse was built in the late 1800s to guide ships through waters near Jamaica's southernmost point. This structure reflects the importance of this strategic coastal location for maritime navigation.
The lighthouse holds meaning for local fishermen who depend on its signals during their nighttime work on the water. Its red and white flashing lights are part of the daily rhythm of maritime life in the area.
Visitors can climb 129 iron steps to reach the lantern room and take in the views. The best time to make the climb is during daylight hours when the surrounding waters and coastline are clearly visible.
The lighthouse sits at an elevation of roughly 200 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest points among Jamaica's maritime structures. This elevated position gives visitors an unusually wide view of the coast and ocean.
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