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Charles Fort and Needham's Point Lighthouse
13° 4.7′ N · 59° 36.8′ W
A 1650 fort, rebuilt in 1811, and a historic lighthouse on Needham's Point, the southern horn of Carlisle Bay, now in the grounds of the Hilton.
Practical
Position is Charles Fort from Wikipedia. Part of the UNESCO site. Barbados Port Inc. lists a sector light at Needham's Point (Fl R 8s, 3 nm) marking the south end of Carlisle Bay at night. Rounding Needham's Point is the final turn of the Round Barbados Race.
Best for
History and a landmark for night entry
Nearby
- Barbados Turtle Nesting Season0.2 NM away
- Pebbles Beach (Garrison)0.2 NM away
- Barbados Cruising Club0.3 NM away
- Cuzz's Fish Shack (Pebbles Beach)0.3 NM away
- Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison (UNESCO)0.3 NM away
- Mount Gay Round Barbados Race0.3 NM away
- Barbados Sailing Week0.4 NM away
- Barbados Yacht Club0.4 NM away