Klein Curaçao Lighthouse
Klein Curaçao Lighthouse has a focal height of 20 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles. It was built in 1913.
- Focal height
- 20 metres
- Range
- 15 nautical miles
- Built
- 1913
- Coordinates
- 11.99278, -68.65083
Klein Curaçao Lighthouse is located on the uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao, which is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Dutch Caribbean. The lighthouse was first built in 1850, but it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1877. The current lighthouse was rebuilt in 1879 and has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern. It has a distinctive white tower with a red lantern.
The lighthouse is one of the few structures on the island, which also includes a beach house and several huts. Klein Curaçao is known for its beautiful diving spots, featuring coral and underwater caves. The island has no permanent inhabitants, but it is occasionally visited by fishermen and day trippers from Curaçao. The island's history is also marked by its role in the transatlantic slave trade, with the Dutch West India Company using it as a quarantine station for enslaved people.
Klein Curaçao Lighthouse has a rich history, having been rebuilt after the first one was destroyed. The current lighthouse has been standing since 1879, although it was rebuilt again in 1913. Today, the lighthouse remains an important landmark on the island, which is also a protected area due to its natural beauty and historical significance. The lighthouse is still standing, but its current status and condition are not well-documented.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 20 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 16054. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J6399.
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- Range Nm
- 15
- Nga Number
- 16054
- Year Built
- 1913
- Focal Height M
- 20
- Admiralty Number
- J6399