Located on an island off the coast of French Guyana, Ile Royal is among a group of prisons where the worst criminals and political prisoners were sent. The 95 foot structure is almost half brick ad the rest is a skeletal structure. A watchtower, gallery and lantern top the structure.
The lighthouse is still in operation and is a tourism attraction. The water around the island is infested with sharks.
Resources:
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/photos/SouthAmerica/IleRoyale/index.htm
http://www.pbase.com/zulakitten/isle_royale
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