Mangapwani

Tanzania

The light marks the start of the coastal passage guided by the Marubi Palace Range Lights. Located on the northwest coast of the island about 25 km (15 mi) north of Stone Town. Site status unknown.

It is one of 8 main lighthouses which is under Zanzibar Ports Corporation. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in Zanzibar built in 1886 using lime and stones. It has a structural height of 26 meters and an elevated height of 35 meters above sea level.

Manufacture Date 1901
Lighthouse Construction 1926 (station established 1886)
Country Tanzania
Lens Order 4th order
Lens Type Fixed
Status publish
Light Character Fl.W. 15s
Lighthouse Markings White square tower, red base on south side. 23 m (75 ft) square stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands.
Management Body Ports Authority Zanzibar Ports Corporation
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Coordinates -5.9556217931,39.1822176564
Other ARLHS ZAN-003; Admiralty D6738; NGA 31356.
Data Source David Encill's list 1856-95

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