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Notes:
This lighthouse was buily with funds donated by Belize's greatest benefactor, Baron Bliss, the 5th Baron of Portugal. At his request, he was entombed in front of the lighthouse which he designed himself prior to his death. He also requested that a regatta be held each year in the harbor outside Belize City. The regatta is held on Baron Bliss Day, a national holiday celebrated on Monday, March 9. Tower Height: 50 Height of Focal Plane: 52 Characteristic and Range: Red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 8 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White tapered concrete tower, lower part red.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1885 Date Present Tower Built: c. 1926 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. memorial. Open To Public? Grounds only.
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