English Caye Light
English Caye Light has a focal height of 19 metres, a tower height of 19 metres and a range of 11 nautical miles. It was built in 1846.
- Focal height
- 19 metres
- Tower height
- 19 metres
- Range
- 11 nautical miles
- Built
- 1846
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 2.5s.
- Coordinates
- 17.32712, -88.04891
The English Caye Light is a lighthouse located on a small island in Belize. It was first built in 1846 and features a square pyramidal tower with a balcony and lantern, standing 19 meters tall. The tower is made of metal skeletal framework and is painted white. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 19 meters and a characteristic of flashing white every 2.5 seconds.
The English Caye Light is an active aid to navigation, helping to guide ships through the waters surrounding Belize. The lighthouse has been an important part of the country's maritime history, and its unique design has made it a notable landmark in the region. Although the exact details of its history are not well-documented, it is known that the lighthouse has been in operation for over 175 years, making it a significant part of Belize's heritage.
Today, the English Caye Light remains an important aid to navigation, and its historic significance has been recognized by the Belize Port Authority. Visitors to the area can learn more about the lighthouse and its history through various resources, including the Belize Port Authority website. The English Caye Light is one of several lighthouses in Belize, and it continues to play a vital role in the country's maritime industry.
Light and tower
It has a square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of metal skeletal. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 19 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 2.5s. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5943.1.
Details
- Marking
- white tower and lantern
- Range Nm
- 11
- Year Built
- 1846
- Description
- '''English Caye Light''' is an active lighthouse on a small island in Belize. The white lantern is mounted on a 19m high framework tower, and also has a focal plane of 19 m (62 ft).
- Tower Shape
- square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- The light and island in 1997
- Location Text
- English Caye, [[Belize]]
- Focal Height M
- 19
- Tower Height M
- 19
- Admiralty Number
- J5943.1
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 2.5s.
- Construction Material
- metal skeletal tower