Fort Zoutman Lighthouse
Fort Zoutman Lighthouse was built in 1796.
- Built
- 1796
- Coordinates
- 12.5178, -70.03563
The Fort Zoutman Lighthouse is located in Aruba and was built in 1796. This lighthouse has a long history, dating back to the 18th century. It is one of the notable lighthouses in the country.
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- Nga Number
- ARLHS ARU-004
- Year Built
- 1796
- Description
- At the request of lieutenant governor J.H. Ferguson in 1866, construction began on a lighthouse at the fort which could also house the town bell to be rung on the hour. The completed Willem III Tower (Dutch: ''Willem III Toren'') was named after King William III of the Netherlands and lighted on his birthday, 19 February 1868. Archways at its base were designed to serve as the west entrance to the fort. The original kerosene lamp was replaced by a petrol lamp and then an acetylene lamp in 1930. Electrical lighting was added in 1935. The tower ceased to function as a lighthouse in 1963 with the removal of its lamp.
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