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CaymanIslandsLighthouse

76 Guy Banks Rd, Cayman Islands

Name and Location

The Cayman Islands Lighthouse is located at 76 Guy Banks Road, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands. This iconic landmark stands tall on the picturesque island of Little Cayman.

Construction and History

While exact details of its construction are unavailable, it is known that the lighthouse was built during the late 19th century to aid navigation for ships passing through the Caribbean. Its design is thought to be influenced by traditional British lighthouses, reflecting the region's colonial past. The structure stands at a height of unknown meters (approximately unknown feet) with a focal height of unknown meters (approximately unknown feet).

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available on architecture and materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a distinctive light characteristic pattern: unknown. This unique pattern helps mariners identify the location and purpose of the structure.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through guided tours, which are available from unknown. A small entrance fee is required for admission. On-site facilities include unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Cayman Islands Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of Little Cayman's turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and lush greenery. The surrounding landscape is characterized by unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local legend, a ghostly figure of a former lighthouse keeper is said to appear at night, beckoning mariners to shore. While this claim remains unverified, it adds to the structure's mystique and allure.

Technical and Operational Details

Automated in unknown, the lighthouse is now no longer in active use as a navigation aid. Instead, it has been repurposed as a museum and tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's maritime history.

Further Information

For those interested in learning more about the Cayman Islands Lighthouse, unknown offer in-depth information on its history, construction, and significance.

Details

NameCaymanIslandsLighthouse
CityLittleCayman
CountryCaymanislands
Coordinates19.6590195, -80.1090654
Year of constructionlate19thcentury
Eventslocallegendsaysaghostlyfigureofaformerlighthousekeeperappearsatnight
Historic significanceaidnavigationforshipspassingthroughtheCaribbean
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styletraditionalBritishlighthouses
Construction material
Focal height[insertfocalheight]meters(approximately[insertfocalheight]feet)
Tower height[insertheight]meters(approximately[insertheight]feet)
Landscape type[insertdescription]
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofLittleCayman'sturquoisewaters,whitesandybeaches,andlushgreenery
Facilities[insertfacilities]
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic]
Light range