Hog Island Lighthouse - Nassau, Bahamas
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neoc1
N 25° 05.224 W 077° 21.107
18R E 262807 N 2776653
Hog Island Lighthouse is familiar sight to anyone entering or leaving Nassau by ship.
Waymark Code: WMBR0J
Location: Bahamas
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
Views: 17
Thousands of people each day photograph this lighthouse as their cruise ship approachs or leaves Nassau. It's located in Nassau Harbor north of New Providence Island on the western end of Paradise Island. At one time Paradise Island was called Hog Island. The name was changed to make it more appealing to tourist. The Atlantis Hotel and Casino now occupies the eastern end of the island. The lighthouse can also be photographed from land.
Technical Data for Hog Island Lighthouse
Nearest Town or City: Nassau Bahamas
Location: Entrance to Nassau Harbor.
Description Tower: White conical tower.
Operational: Yes
Date Established: 1817
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public: No.
Characteristic Range: Flashing red visible for 13 nautical miles.
Date Automated: 1958
Alternate Name1: Paradise Island Lighthouse
Alternate Name2: Nassau Harbor Lighthouse
Country: Bahamas
Stamp Issuing Country: Bahamas
Date of Issue: July, 6 2004
Denomination: 80 cents
Color: multicolor
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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