Paradise Island Lighthouse - Nassau, Bahamas
Posted by: neoc1
N 25° 05.224 W 077° 21.107
18R E 262806 N 2776653
Paradise Island Lighthouse is familiar sight to anyone entering or leaving Nassau by ship. It is located at the western tip of Nassau Harbor on Paradise Island.
Waymark Code: WMWDEY
Location: Bahamas
Date Posted: 08/19/2017
Views: 2
Thousands of people each day photograph this lighthouse as their cruise ship approaches 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 Paradise 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
Visit Instructions:
Please provide another photo of the location. You don't have to be in there shot, but you can. The photo requirement is to discourage any armchair visiting.