Plumb Point Lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Plumb Point Lighthouse is a two-stage cylindrical tower standing 21 meters tall with a white exterior and red lantern house at the top, positioned on Jamaica's eastern coast. The structure marks a major navigation point where shipping traffic moves through the eastern and southern shipping channels.
This structure was built in 1853, shortly after Morant Point Lighthouse came into service, as Jamaica's maritime authorities worked to improve navigation safety. The two lighthouses represented a broader effort to modernize coastal shipping infrastructure for the growing ocean trade of that era.
The lighthouse serves as a visual landmark that shapes how the harbor region is perceived and helps visitors understand Jamaica's connection to maritime life. Its presence marks a significant point in the local landscape where shipping activities and coastal navigation remain important to daily operations.
The lighthouse is a land-based structure visible from the nearby coastal road and does not require difficult terrain to view from nearby vantage points. Daytime or clear weather visits work best for photography and observing the building clearly from surrounding areas.
The lighthouse has emitted its light continuously since 1853 and experienced only one interruption during the massive earthquake of 1907 that caused widespread damage throughout the region. This remarkable reliability spanning more than 150 years shows both the solid construction and the care taken to maintain it through the decades.
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