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
Pointe de Saint-Marc Lighthouse

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