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.

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