Notes: The 1871 tower here was matched by a similar structure on the French Guiana side of the Marowijne/Maroni River. Tower Height: 197 Height of Focal Plane: 200 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds; range 22 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Red and white metal framework tower.
It is not known at this time if this light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1871: White pyramid-shaped structure, 70 feet tall. 1897: White hexagonal tower, focal plane height of 51 feet. Date Established: 1871 Date Present Tower Built: ? Current Use: Active aid to navigation (?) Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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