Portland Point Lighthouse

Portland Point
Lighthouse

Parish: Clarendon

The Portland Point Lighthouse has the highest tower in the Island, standing at a height of 145 feet. This light is located at latitude 170 44' 9" north and 770 9' 58" west on the summit of the Portland Ridge near the southern most point of the Island. The Tower flashes a white light every 15 seconds.

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