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Hogsty Reef Lighthouse

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Name and Location

Hogsty Reef Lighthouse is located at coordinates -73.8474018, 21.6939447 in The Bahamas, specifically on Inagua Island.

2. Construction and History

The Hogsty Reef Lighthouse was constructed in unknown, during the late 19th or early 20th century. It represents an era of maritime development and safety improvements.

3. Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, the architectural style and construction materials used for the lighthouse's construction are unknown.

4. Light and Navigation

The light range of Hogsty Reef Lighthouse is not documented. The light characteristic is LFl, indicating a white light with a period of 4 seconds. The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown, with a focal height of unknown.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Although the lighthouse is currently not operational, it is available as a historic landmark, providing a glimpse into the region's rich nautical history. Unfortunately, information on opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, and on-site facilities is unavailable.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment of Hogsty Reef Lighthouse are characterized by unknown.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes about Hogsty Reef Lighthouse are documented at this time.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, meaning it does not require manual operation to function. It has been involved in unknown. The managing authority responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Hogsty Reef Lighthouse is unknown.

9. Further Information

  • For nautical chart reference purposes, please consult the NGA database (NGA 12356) or other reliable sources for accurate navigation information.

Details

NameHogsty Reef Lighthouse
City
CountryThe Bahamas
Coordinates21.6939447, -73.8474018
Year of construction1890
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues (not documented)
Historic significanceensuring safe navigation for vessels traversing the Caribbean Sea
Focal height7.2
Tower height10.5
Accessiblefalse
View description[insert description]
Nearby attractions["[insert nearby attractions]"]
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"LFl (4s)"
Automatedtrue