Georgetown Lighthouse, Guyana
Lighthouse
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The Georgetown Lighthouse was first built by the Dutch in 1817 and then rebuilt in 1830. The Lighthouse, located on Water Street, is maintained by the National Trust of Guyana.[2] You must climb 138 stairs to access the balcony.
LocationWater Street, Georgetown, Guyana[1]
Constructed1817 (first)[1]
Foundationforty nine greenheart piles
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| Location | Water Street, Georgetown, Guyana[1] |
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| Coordinates | 6.8236966°N 58.1643569°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1817 (first)[1] |
| Foundation | forty nine greenheart piles |
| Construction | stone tower[1] |
| Automated | clockwork[1] |
| Height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Shape | tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern[1] |
| Markings | red and white vertical stripes[1] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1830 |
| Focal height | 31.5 metres (103 ft)[1] |
| Characteristic | Flash every 60s, red or white depending on direction.[1] |
