Elbow Cay lighthouse, Historical lighthouse in Hope Town, The Bahamas.
The red and white horizontally striped lighthouse stands 27 meters tall, constructed from solid masonry with a white lantern and grey dome at its apex.
The lighthouse began operations in 1863 and continues to serve as a vital navigational aid for vessels traversing the waters around the Abaco Islands.
This manually operated lighthouse represents the maritime traditions of Hope Town, employing methods that have remained unchanged since the nineteenth century.
Visitors can reach the lighthouse by boat and climb to the observation deck for views extending across the surrounding islands and ocean.
The structure operates using a kerosene-fueled lamp and requires hand-cranking of its weight mechanism every few hours to maintain illumination.
Location: Hope Town
Inception: 1863
Height: 27 m
Made from material: masonry
GPS coordinates: 26.53973,-76.96209
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:15
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