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Plumb Point Lighthouse, Kingston  







Plumb Point Lighthouse - between Norman Manley International Airport and Port Royal

The Plumb Point lighthouse on Great Plumb Point (between the Norman Manley International Airport and Port Royal) is the second oldest lighthouse in Jamaica. The oldest is the lighthouse at Morant Point which was constructed in 1842, Plumb Point lighthouse was built 11 years later in 1853. It is said that the light at Plumb Point lighthouse has only gone out once since its construction, that was during the great earthquake of 1907. The bottom half of the lighthouse is constructed from local sandstone and the top half is made from cast iron. Plumb Point Lighthouse has two lights, a red beam pointing in a southerly direction and a white light pointing in an easterly direction.

Surfer's Paradise

The choppy waters around Plumb Point lighthouse are known to provide good surfing waves. The Jamaican Surfing Association have held several tournaments here. It should be noted that the area is known for strong currents and boat traffic so amateurs and experienced surfers who are not familiar with the area should not attempt to surf or swim here.

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