Galina Lighthouse

Parish: St. Mary

Galina Lighthouse

Near Port Maria, on the North Coast, is the Galina Lighthouse. The Tower which is built of concrete and painted white, is over 40 feet high. The light is approximately 60 feet above sea level. The Lighthouse flashes a white light of 1.2 seconds of duration. This is followed by 10.8 seconds of darkness. Energy for the Lighthouse is solar generated.

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