Needhams Point (Old)
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
1890
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Date of lighthouse construction
1886
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Country
Barbados
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Commissioning body
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Order of lens
5th order
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Fixed or revolving lens
Fixed
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Active/Inactive
Inactive
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Describe the character of light
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
13 m (43 ft) octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, lantern and gallery black. I
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
In 2005 Hilton Hotels built a large hotel next to the lighthouse, blocking its light from reaching the sea. Hilton took ownership of the lighthouse and restored and painted its exterior.
Located at the south end of Carlisle Bay, southwest of Bridgetown. Site open, tower status unknown.
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Current management body/ ports authority
Hilton Hotels
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
Hilton Barbados Resort
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Is the site vulnerable to coastal erosion?
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Have you experienced any affects of climate change on the lighthouse?
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
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Is the site open/closed to the public
Open
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Is the tower open/closed to the public
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Latitude and Longitude
13.07866° -59.61168°
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
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Other details
ARLHS BAR-002.
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Which resources did you use to research this lighthouses?
Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years), David Encill's list 1856-95: Fixed lights fifth order
Inactive Chance Lens
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When was the lens deactivated?
Inactive, probably since 2005.
Where?