Notes: The lighthouse erected here in 1904 was replaced by a new one in the early 1990s, and was destroyed by Hurricane Keith in 2000. Tower Height: 66 Height of Focal Plane: 72 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 6 seconds, range 20 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White round concrete tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1904: White cast iron tower, constructed in France in 1882. Date Established: 1904 Date Present Tower Built: early 1990s Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
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