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Folly Lighthouse

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Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery. It flashes a white light every 10 seconds that is visible for 13 miles (21 km). The light is solar powered. A garden surrounds the lighthouse. It is maintained by the Port Authority of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works.

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