Hinson's Island Lighthouse
Hinson's Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 4 metres and a range of 5 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 4 metres
- Range
- 5 nautical miles
- Coordinates
- 32.28444, -64.80612
Hinson's Island Lighthouse is a significant landmark located on Hinson's Island, a small island within the Great Sound of Bermuda. The island is situated in the southeast of the sound and is part of Paget Parish. This island serves as the only destination in Bermuda for the government ferry system, with a population of approximately 50 people.
The Hinson's Island Lighthouse itself features a white tower with a distinctive red band. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about the lighthouse's year of construction or its current status. However, the island itself has a rich history, having been used as a prisoner of war camp during the Second Boer War and later serving as the base for Bermuda's first seaplane service.
Hinson's Island is one of the larger islands in the Great Sound, making it a notable location within Bermuda. Despite the limited information available about the lighthouse, the island's history and unique features make it a significant part of Bermuda's cultural and geographical landscape.
Light and tower
Its daymark is white tower with red band. The light has a focal height of 4 metres. The light has a range of 5 nautical miles. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J4506.
Details
- Marking
- white tower with red band
- Range Nm
- 5
- Description
- '''Hinson's Island''' is a small island within the Great Sound of Bermuda. It lies in the southeast of the sound, and is part of Paget parish, although it was formerly part of Warwick Parish and is still within the Warwick North constituency.
- Focal Height M
- 4
- Admiralty Number
- J4506