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Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse
Guyana
This light replaced a light, formerly listed by NGA, that had a focal plane of only 6 m (20 ft). According to Capt. Peter, the range lights were upgraded after large quantities of bauxite began to be shipped from New Amsterdam. Located off the entrance to the Berbice estuary, which leads to the port of New Amsterdam. Accessible only by boat. Site open, tower closed.
| Lighthouse Construction | Around 2011 |
|---|---|
| Country | Guyana |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | FI (2) W 4s - quick flashing white light |
| Lighthouse Markings | square skeletal tower mounted on wood platform. 13 m (43 ft) square skeletal tower mounted on a wood platform supported by wood piles. The tower also carries a diamond-shaped slatted daymark, painted red. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Guyana Transport and Harbours Department |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 6.334833,-57.5315 |
| Other | Admiralty J6858; NGA 17324. |