Galina Point Lighthouse

The Galina Lighthouse is first mentioned in the Handbook of Jamaica of 1913. This would suggest that it was built sometime around the turn of the Twentieth Century. The structure then was a framed steel structure that carried a three-wick Wigham light. Its position is located at approximately 18˚25΄ north, longitude 76˚55΄west. The light is 13.41 metres (44 feet) above high water and is visible for a distance of 19.31 km (12 miles).
In 1954, a new structure was built, and the Handbook of Jamaica 1958 describes the lighthouse as a 13.41 m (44 ft) concrete tower above high water. This suggests that changes to the original structure were made. The Port Authority of Jamaica operates the facility, like all others on the island. In 1958, the lighthouse had an automatic acetylene light visible for 19.31 km (12 miles). The lighthouse flashes a white light for 1.2 seconds duration followed by 10.8 seconds of darkness, and is visible for 19 km (12 miles). Presently, the lighthouse is powered by solar energy.

The Galina Point Light is one of the oldest structures in the area, which has withstood the ravages of the elements, particularly hurricanes and storm surges, for over half a century. It is in good condition.