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East Point Lighthouse also known as Ragged Point Lighthouse is located on a bluff above the sea level on the Atlantic Ocean about 2 kms North-West of East Point, the Easternmost point of the Barbados Island. One of the most picturesque lighthouse of Barbados Island is closed and non-operational. The keeper's house and light station buildings are abandoned.
The East Point Lighthouse was commemorated by Barbados Postal Service with the release of a $2.20 stamp on 13-Jun-2013.
Built in the year 1875, the EAST POINT Lighthouse:
- Tower is CONICAL stone
- Tower painted WHITE
- Lantern and watch room is painted BLACK
- Height is 29.5 metres
- Colour scheme of the LIGHT is RED
- LIGHT character is CONTINUOUS
You have shared Lighthouse Stamp, they are really wonderful,
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