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Name: Oranjestad Light  

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Also known as: Willem III Tower

Also known as: Fort Zoutman Light

Nearest Town or City:
, Aruba

Location:


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Photo: Peter Elbert

Managing Organization:
Historical Museum of Aruba

Website: http://www.visitaruba.com/facts/general/musea/historical.html

Notes:
A navigational light was added to this Dutch tower in 1876. The tower now houses the Historical Museum of Aruba.

Description of Tower: Square stone tower, lower part blue, middle part white, upper part red.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1876

Date Present Tower Built: 1796

Current Use: Museum.

Open To Public? Yes.


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