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Managing Organization:
Bird Rock Lighthouse
Telephone: 242-344-2507
Website: http://www.birdrocklighthouse.com
Email:
Contact Address Information:
Landrail Point
Crooked Island
Bahamas
Notes:
Hurricanes in 1926 and 1932 did a great deal of damage to this lighthouse station. The lighthouse and other buildings are being restored; the light was relit as an aid to navigation in 1999. The restoration is scheduled to be finished by the fall of 2002.
Tower Height: 120
Description of Tower: Conical white tower on brick base.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1876
Date Present Tower Built: 1876
Date Deactivated: 198?-1999
Date Automated: 1978
Current Use: Active aid to navigation, overnight accommodations.
Open To Public? Yes.
Museum?
There is a small museum at the lighthouse
Directions:
The lighthouse is accessible by boat or air; there is a private airstrip on Crooked Island. Contact info@birdrocklighthouse.com for information on visiting.
Nearby Lodging: The restored keeper's quarters are open for overnight stays. Email info@birdrocklighthouse.com for information.
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