Gibbs Hill Lighthouse burns bright again after 11 days in the dark
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse has been repaired after being out of service for 11 days, the Department of Marine and Ports Services has confirmed.
The Royal Gazette reported last month that the beacon had not been working since June 25 because of a broken light bulb.
A spokeswoman for the department said yesterday: “The department confirmed that Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is operating and service resumed on Thursday.
“The light bulb was replaced by Marine and Ports staff, and a total cost for repairs is forthcoming.
“The boating public and shipping have been informed.”
The failure of the light bulb atop the 117-foot structure in Southampton was reported just after sunset on June 25. A replacement bulb was brought to the island from overseas.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse was built in 1844. It is a major tourist attraction and can still be used for navigation aid by ships in the area. The light’s focal plane is at 354 feet above sea level, and aircraft can see its flashes from more than 100 miles away.
When the bulb failed in June, Harbour Radio issued a warning about the lighthouse, although it said at the time that most ships have access to many other navigation tools, such as GPS devices.
The area around Bermuda is also monitored actively by radar, and passing ships can be warned if they get too close to danger.
In September 2016, the light in the lighthouse temporarily stopped spinning, leading to repairs at the landmark.
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