Pointe de Saint-Marc Lighthouse
Pointe de Saint-Marc Lighthouse has a focal height of 29 metres, a tower height of 12 metres and a range of 9 nautical miles. It was built in 1924.
- Focal height
- 29 metres
- Tower height
- 12 metres
- Range
- 9 nautical miles
- Built
- 1924
- Coordinates
- 19.11667, -72.7
The Pointe de Saint-Marc Lighthouse is not explicitly mentioned in the provided wikitext, however it can be inferred that it is located in the vicinity of Saint-Marc, a commune in western Haiti in the Artibonite department. Saint-Marc was settled in 1716 and has a population of 266,642 as of 2015. The commune is situated near the coast and has a semi-arid climate.
The location of Saint-Marc suggests that a lighthouse in the area would be an important aid to navigation, given its coastal position. However, no specific information about the Pointe de Saint-Marc Lighthouse is provided in the wikitext.
The history of the area dates back to the early 18th century, and it is likely that a lighthouse was built in the region to facilitate maritime trade and commerce. Unfortunately, without more specific information, it is not possible to provide further details about the Pointe de Saint-Marc Lighthouse, including its current status or interesting historical events.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 29 metres. The light has a range of 9 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 14224. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5404.
Details
- Range Nm
- 9
- Nga Number
- 14224
- Year Built
- 1924
- Description
- Near the beach are some of the region's noted historical sites, such as: the Palace with 365 doors and 52 windows in Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite; the forts in Marchand Dessalines; the pilgrimage site of Saut d’Eau; and the port of Saint-Marc.
- Focal Height M
- 29
- Tower Height M
- 12
- Admiralty Number
- J5404