Spotlight on a historic symbol - The Negril Lighthouse

[churchgirl]

Built before the turn of the last century by the French, the Negril Lighthouse has served the people of Jamaica since 1895. It towers 66 feet above the ground level and the light is elevated 100 feet above sea level. The walls are three feet thick and the light flashes every two second and can be seen for approximately 10 miles.

The Lighthouse, located a ways out on the West End Road, past Rick's Cafe, is powered by solar energy. The light was originally fueled by kerosene and then by gas but was converted back in 1985, just a decade before it's 100th anniversary. The Negril landmark still guides ships safely around Jamaica's western edge.

The Negril Lighthouse - a quiet, getaway in Negril. With perseverence and patience, you can see the grounds and even walk to the top! During the day, a spectacular view of Negril awaits, looking back into the country is incredible. But for sunset...one of the most romantic spots on earth.

[ackeegirl]

Re: Spotlight on a historic symbol - The Negril Lighthouse

churchie, tanks for dis! mi feel so proud of dis lighthouse..for it look like it's maintained. Anybadi know which organization is responsible for the maintenance of lighthouses in Jamaica? couldn't be the govt or dis wan woulda run-down long time.

tanks again, churchie! mi live and mi learn pon di verandah!

[churchgirl]

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Yuh welcome ackeegirl. Yuh know, mi grandparents went home and was there in January and met the man who keeps the grounds. I don't think it's the government either. Mi wi si if mi can fine di answa to dat.

[grasshopper]

Re: Spotlight on a historic symbol - The Negril Lighthouse

You know that's why this board is so great. We get some laughs but also things that are informative. I had no idea wi did ave lighthouse [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Wow, very nice and it's quite impressive.

bwoy mi list of must see places nex time mi go ome jus a get langa

Thanks Churchy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[churchgirl]

Re: Spotlight on a historic symbol - The Negril Lighthouse

Originally posted by grasshopper:
[qb]I had no idea wi did ave lighthouse [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] [/qb]

Grass mi embarrass fi yuh tuh an anuh mi. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[ackeegirl]

Re: Spotlight on a historic symbol - The Negril Lighthouse

grassy...go stand at the back of the class..DWL! ~waiiiiii~

[grasshopper]

Re: Spotlight on a historic symbol - The Negril Lighthouse

awrite as lang as mi nuh affi put awn de dunce cap [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

mi naw go lie an seh mi did knoa.