Dominica is an independent island nation located in the central part of the Lesser Antilles, the curving chain of islands at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea. It is not so well known as its two French neighbors, Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. The island has an area of about 750 km2 (290 mi2) and a population of about 75,000. Although settled initially by France, Dominica became a British colony in 1763. It has been independent since 1978. English is the official language, but French is also spoken.
Most of the lighthouses of the Lesser Antilles are poorly known, so information about them would be welcome, and photos are especially welcome.
Admiralty numbers are from volume J of the Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals. U.S. NGA List numbers are from Publication 110.
- General Sources
- Online List of Lights - Dominica
- Photos by various photographers posted by Alex Trabas.
Lighthouse- * Scott's Head
- Date unknown. Active; focal plane unlisted; quick-flashing white light. Approx. 25 m (82 ft) square skeletal communications tower. A photo is at right, Trabas has a very distant view by Capt. Theo Hinrichs, Wikimedia has a 2010 photo, and Google has a satellite view. Scott's Head is actually a small island attached to the southern tip of Dominica by a tombolo (gravel bar); Wikimedia has a view across the tombolo. Located atop the promontory; accessible by a trail crossing the bar from the nearby village also called Scott's Head. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: unknown. Admiralty J5770; NGA 14929.
