Seroe Colorado Lighthouse

The Seroe Colorado Lighthouse, known also by the Colorado Point Lighthouse, is located in Seroe Colorado. It stands as one of two currently active lighthouses on the island.

Geography
Seroe Colorado is the farthest southeastern point of the island and forms an approximately 38 m high rounded plateau with an area of about 22 ha. On the eastern and southeastern sides of this steep cliff, it descends vertically towards the sea. On these steep rock walls, there is a tremendous surf, and from a distance, you can already see the white foam splashing high above the rocks, especially during strong trade winds.

History
Aruba Phosphate Company at Seroe Colorado had a poorly equipped lighthouse in 1880. The tower had a square cross-section but tapered from the bottom to top. This lighthouse had a petroleum lantern mounted on a wooden structure, and the coastal lighting was inadequate. It was meant to serve as a beacon for passing ships but often emitted smoke, making it invisible even at a relatively short distance from the island.

The original wooden tower was replaced with a stone tower and electric lighting in 1925. However, much of the original construction no longer remains.

The current lighthouse features: a light displayed at the top of an 8 m tower, shielded by a wire cage. With a focal height of 51 m above sea level, the light can be seen for 21 nmi.