Galina Lighthouse, National monument lighthouse in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica.
Galina Lighthouse is a strongly tapered white concrete tower 13 metres high with no lantern; a solar-powered lens sits on a small platform at the top. It stands north of Port Maria, about 7 km from Oracabessa, on Jamaica's north coast in Saint Mary Parish. An external staircase leads up to the lens.
The lighthouse was established in 1912 as a navigation station for ships traveling through northern Jamaican waters. Its construction marked an important development in maritime infrastructure along this coast.
The lighthouse is part of Jamaica's maritime safety system managed by port authorities. It serves as a navigational beacon that continues to support sea traffic in the region.
The tower stands on Jamaica's north coast, north of Port Maria and about 7 km from Oracabessa, in Saint Mary Parish. The lens is reached by an external staircase on the tapered concrete tower. The site is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica.
The lighthouse emits regular light signals that can be seen up to 19 kilometers out to sea. This long-range visibility helps ships recognize the station and navigate safely from a considerable distance away.
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