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Managing Organization:
The Culebra Foundation, Inc.
Contact Address Information:
Juan J. Romero, President
P.O. Box 331
Culebra
Puerto Rico, 00775-0331, United States
Notes:
This lighthouse was built by the Spanish, then transferred to the U.S. in 1888. It was abandoned after being discontinued and fell into disrepair. Hurricane Marilyn in 1995 blew the cupola from the lighthouse. The structure is in imminent danger; the Culebra Foundation is working for its restoration.
Tower Height: 43
Height of Focal Plane: 305
Description of Tower: Cylindrical stone tower on roof of keeper's dwelling.
Listed on the Lighthouse Digest Doomsday List of endangered lighthouses.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1886
Date Present Tower Built: 1886
Date Deactivated: 1959
Current Use: abandoned
Open To Public? no
Directions:
The lighthouse is on the island of Culebra, located between Puerto Rico and St.Thomas. It is part of the Caribbean Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
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