Navy Hill Lighthouse.......................................................Garapan, Saipan



Today, the lighthouse situated on the highest point of Navy Hill sits abandoned high above Saipan’s beautiful lagoon. Among a dozen such naval outposts on Saipan alone, this structure was once part of Japan’s intensive pre-WWII construction activity throughout the central Pacific. The concrete structure stands about 50’ high and rises above a one story gatekeeper’s quarters. Charming in its aspect, the facility was used as a restaurant/museum for a period. At present, the old beacon remains neglected pending interest in its future restoration.

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