Cupid Cay (Governor's Harbour Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cupid Cay (Governor's Harbour Lighthouse
A skeletal steel mast 9 meters tall guides vessels into Governor's Harbour. With a focal height of 12 meters, it emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. This lighthouse is situated on the central west coast of Eleuthera, marking the entrance to the harbor at South Eleuthera. The site is accessible to the public, offering views of the harbor and surrounding waters. Its operational status ensures continuous guidance for maritime traffic.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime traffic entering Governor's Harbour, a key gateway for Eleuthera due to its role as the district seat and location of the island's airport. Its light marks the harbor entrance, ensuring safe passage for vessels.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- City
- South Eleuthera
- Country
- 🇧🇸Bahamas
- Sea Region
- Governor's Harbour, on the central west coast of Eleuthera, marking the harbor entrance.
- Latitude
- 24.6153°
- Longitude
- -76.1461°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Little San Salvador(10.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J4692
- NGA No.
- 12160
- ARLHS No.
- BAH-013
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- skeletal
- Material
- steel
Structure: skeletal mast
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Cupid Cay (Governor's Harbour على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Bahamas، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.