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St. David's Lighthouse
 Perched about 208 feet above sea level on the eastern tip of St. David’s Island in the parish of St. George’s, St. David’s Lighthouse has been guiding mariners since 1879. Strikingly photogenic, the 55-foot cylindrical tower is built of white limestone banded in the middle with a broad red stripe. Open to the public from May to September, the tower offers panoramic views of land and sea.
The light itself, a second order lens, depended on kerosene when first installed and now is illuminated with petroleum. Flashing white, it can be seen 15 miles at sea. As with all lighthouses, its purpose is to warn mariners of reefs and other hazards — but in days gone by, St. David’s Lighthouse also played another role. Prior to its construction, a small faction on St. David’s Island used lanterns and bonfires to lure ships onto treacherous nearby reefs, where they were stranded and became easy prey for looters. The lighthouse brought this practice to an end, and the perpetrators turned to more honest pursuits.
Yachters and whale-watchers throughout the world know of St. David’s Lighthouse. Every year, it has served as the finish line for the famous Newport Bermuda Race, a 635-mile yacht race. It’s also a prime spot for viewing the annual migration of humpback whales in early spring.
St. David’s Island was linked to the mainland in the 1970s. Today St. David’s is a quiet enclave of private homes and photo opportunities around every corner, not the least of which is its beautiful lighthouse, still doing its job of guiding mariners safely home.
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