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Elbow Reef Lighthouse

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Discover the iconic candy-striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse, a historic hand-wound beacon in the Bahamas. Learn its fascinating history and vital role in navigation.

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    The Iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse Is Manually Operated

    Located on Elbow Cay, this candy-striped lighthouse is one of the last remaining manually operated, kerosene-fueled lighthouses in the world. Its beacon is still hand-cranked by keepers, preserving a piece of maritime history.