Vigie Lighthouse
Vigie Lighthouse has a focal height of 98 metres and a range of 22 nautical miles. It was built in 1914.
- Focal height
- 98 metres
- Range
- 22 nautical miles
- Built
- 1914
- Coordinates
- 14.0188, -60.996
The Vigie Lighthouse is located in Castries, Saint Lucia. It was built with a masonry construction and features a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern. The lighthouse is part of a larger area that includes Vigie Hill, where the French established a village and military headquarters in 1745.
The Vigie Lighthouse is one of two lighthouses in Saint Lucia and is situated near Vigie Beach and George F. L. Charles Airport. The area is also home to several notable landmarks, including the Prime Minister's official residence and Saint Mary's College. The lighthouse is still standing, although its current status and level of activity are not well-documented.
The history of the Vigie Lighthouse is tied to the broader history of Saint Lucia, which was influenced by European colonial powers, including the French. The lighthouse is a notable feature of the island's landscape and a popular subject for photographs. Despite its significance, the Vigie Lighthouse remains a relatively understated part of Saint Lucia's cultural heritage, with much of its history and current status waiting to be explored and documented.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 98 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 15000. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5791.
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- Range Nm
- 22
- Nga Number
- 15000
- Year Built
- 1914
- Description
- The French established a village at the base of Vigie Hill in 1745, and a military headquarters on Vigie Height. Three forts were built, Choc Fort facing Choc Bay, Fort St. Victor at the entrance to Grand Carénage Bay (Castries Harbor), and Fort Montagu overlooking Petit Carénage Bay.
- Focal Height M
- 98
- Admiralty Number
- J5791