Notes: A light beacon is believed to have stood here in the 17th century. Tower Height: 33 Height of Focal Plane: 36 Characteristic and Range: Fixed green. Description of Tower: Brown, square stone tower with a yellow lantern and a red top.
This light is not operational
Earlier Towers? 1820: Iron skeleton tower (destroyed during World War II). Date Established: 1820 Date Present Tower Built: 1947 Date Deactivated: 1989 Current Use: Museum. Open To Public? Yes. Museum? The current tower houses a museum on the history of Willemstad and its lighthouse.
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