Gibb's
Hill Light
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Gibb's Hill Quick Facts
Year Station Established: 1844
Is the Light operational? Yes
Year Light First Lit: 1846
Year Automated: 1964
Shape: Cylindrical
Tower Height: 117 ft.
Original Optic: Burner, 4 wicks
Present Optic: 1,000 watt bulb
Existing Keepers Quarters? n/a
Year Constructed:
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Gibb's Hill
Lighthouse, Bermuda
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| Last Visited: September, 2000 History/Info:
Sitting on a hill 245 feet above sea level, the 117 foot Gibb's Hill
lighthouse was originally built in 1846. The current light in Gibb's Hill
lighthouse can be seen by ships 40 miles away. Gibb's Hill is one of the few
towers in the world made of cast iron. The lighthouse was built next to the
Gibb's Hill Signal Station. That station is now home to a gift shop and tea
room, in addition to the lighthouse itself. Visitors to the lighthouse can
climb the 185 steps to the top of the lighthouse.
Source:
bermudalighthouses.com
Hours:
7 days a week 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Closed for the month of February
Personal Note:
This was quite an impressive lighthouse. I wish we had climbed to the
top but during the time we were visting Bermuda the humidity was
unbelievably oppressive. I couldn't imagine climbing 185 steps in that
weather, and I'm sure the lantern room was even more oppressive than
it was at the bottom.
Latitude/Longitude: 32°15'N 64°50'W
Directions:
- The lighthouse is located on the western portion of the island.
- Once on the island, get onto South Road in Southampton heading west.
- Once you go past the Southampton Princess Hotel (on your right) you should
be able to see the lighthouse.
- Take your next right onto Lighthouse Road, then your next left onto St.
Anne's Road. There should be signs to get
you to the lighthouse.
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