Anegada West End Light beacon
Anegada West End Light beacon has a focal height of 6 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 6 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Coordinates
- 18.74128, -64.41586
The Anegada West End Light beacon is located on the northernmost island of the British Virgin Islands, Anegada. Anegada is a low-lying coral island with a flat and low terrain, its highest point being only about 28 feet above sea level. The island is situated approximately 15 miles north of Virgin Gorda and is the only inhabited British Virgin Island formed from coral and limestone.
Anegada has a total area of about 15 square miles and a population of 450 as of 2024. The primary business of the island is tourism, with commercial fishing also being a substantial business. The island is a popular destination for fly fishing due to its large population of bonefish. The island's unique characteristics and beautiful scenery make it an attractive destination for visitors.
The Anegada West End Light beacon is a notable feature of the island, although specific details about its construction year and current status are not available. Anegada has an interesting history, with the island being named from the Spanish for "flooded land" due to its low-lying terrain. The island has also been home to notable events, such as the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and party from 2008 to 2013, which helped bring visitors to the island.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 6 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 14702. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5632.5.
Details
- Range Nm
- 10
- Nga Number
- 14702
- Description
- On 6 September 2017, the eye of Hurricane Irma passed south of Anegada at category 5, with winds in excess of . Irma's northern eyewall passed directly over Anegada, causing major damage to the island. Some people evacuated to Tortola before the storm struck, but most people remained on the island. There was some flooding on the south side from the storm surge and breaking waves. The north side experienced no storm surge, and Horseshoe Reef protected it from breaking waves. There were no reported serious injuries on the island.
- Focal Height M
- 6
- Admiralty Number
- J5632.5