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Cape Sierra Leone (Aberdeen)
Sierra Leone
Built by the British the Lighthouse is one of West Africa's oldest and sits at the entry point to the Sierra Leone River and Freetown.
Notes say the lighthouse was built by Chance Brothers of Smethwick Birmingham however I am unable to confirm this though they definitely supplied the optic in 1884.
The lighthouse is now abandoned and the optic removed. The lighthouse condition is very poor and neglected at present.
| Manufacture Date | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1849 |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Commissioning Body | Unknown |
| Lens Order | Holophotal |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | L Fl W 15s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 21 metre high round masonry tower with lantern. The tower is white with three red stripes and a red lantern. |
| Lighthouse Parts | Unknown |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Sierra Leone Maritime Administration |
| Preserver | Sierra Leone Maritime Administration. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | The lighthouse is in an extremely poor condition. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 8.4984300129,-13.2964298852 |
| Other | ARLHS SIE-001; ex-Admiralty D3098; ex-NGA 24656. this historic lighthouse is one of West Africa's oldest lights. |