Wednesday, January 22, 2014

English Caye Lighthouse in Belize

 Belize

Photo: Huber

postmarked in 2013 with a Belize map postcard

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A few facts:

There is a white flash every 2.5 s.

The entire lighthouse is painted white.

The light station includes the Belize pilot station, with several buildings and a pier for the pilot boats.

This lighthouse is located on a small island about 15 km (9 mi) southeast of Belize Harbour.

it is accessible only by boat, but visible from all ships entering the harbor.

Belize stamp 2006
Map, Independence 1981-2006 25 years, 60 c

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