Great Isaac Lighthouse

Great Isaac Lighthouse
Great Isaac Cay Lighthouse in 2017
LocationGreat Isaac Cay, Bimini, The Bahamas
Coordinates26°01′42″N 79°05′22″W / 26.0283°N 79.0894°W / 26.0283; -79.0894
Tower
Constructed1851 
Foundationconcrete base
Constructioncast iron tower
Shapetapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, black lantern
Power sourcesolar power 
OperatorBahamas Port Department
Light
First lit1859 
Deactivated2000-2008
Focal height46 m (151 ft) 
Range23 nmi (43 km; 26 mi) 
Characteristic Fl W 15s 

Great Isaac Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the small Bahamian island of Great Isaac Cay. Erected in 1859, it is located about 20 miles (32 km) NNE of the Bimini Islands, and accessible only by boat. The lighthouse stands about 151 feet (46 m) tall.

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