Pedro Cays Lighthouse
Pedro Cays Lighthouse has a focal height of 11 metres, a tower height of 11 metres and a range of 6 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 11 metres
- Tower height
- 11 metres
- Range
- 6 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 5s.
- Coordinates
- 17.05006, -77.7669
The Pedro Cays Lighthouse is a crucial beacon located northeast of Cay on Pedro Cays, Jamaica. It stands approximately 60 miles south of Jamaica's mainland. The lighthouse has a height of 11 meters and a range of 11 kilometers. Its distinctive marking features a red square topmark and white bands.
The Pedro Cays Lighthouse is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica and is part of the country's coastal infrastructure. The lighthouse's history is closely tied to the Pedro Cays, which are administratively part of Kingston, Jamaica. Although the exact date of construction is not specified, the lighthouse has played a significant role in guiding mariners and promoting safety in the region. The Pedro Cays Lighthouse is an essential aid to navigation in the area and continues to serve its purpose.
Light and tower
Its daymark is red square topmark, white bands. The light has a focal height of 11 metres. The light has a range of 6 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s.
Details
- Marking
- red square topmark, white bands
- Range Nm
- 6
- Description
- __NOTOC__ '''Pedro Cays Lighthouse''' is a lighted beacon south of Jamaica on the north side of Northeast Cay (Top Cay) in the Pedro Cays. The Pedro Cays are administratively part of Kingston, Jamaica.
- Location Text
- NE of Cay<br> [[Pedro Cays]]<br> [[Jamaica]]
- Focal Height M
- 11
- Tower Height M
- 11
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 5s.