Gibbs Hill Lighthouse - Southampton Parish - Bermuda
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Ernmark
N 32° 15.170 W 064° 50.068
20S E 327188 N 3569937
The oldest cast iron lightouse in the world.
Waymark Code: WM2QKX
Location: Bermuda
Date Posted: 12/08/2007
Views: 63
The Gibbs Hill lighthouse dates back to 1844 and is 117 feet high. To reach the top, you'll have to traverse 185 steps, but will be treated to a fantastic view! Gibbs Hill is 245 feet above sea level, so with the height of the lighthouse the top is 362 feet - making the light visible for up to 40 miles (120 miles from a plane at 10,000 feet). The light consists of a 1,000 bulb which rotates in a trough of mercury.
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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