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Ras Kigomasha
Tanzania
Constructed 1904. Renovated 2002
The lighthouse was prefabricated in England by Chance Brothers.
Located on the northwestern tip of Pemba. Accessible by road (4WD recommended). Site open; the keeper will allow visitors to climb the tower, for a fee.
| Manufacture Date | 1901 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1904 |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Lens Order | 3rd order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl (4) W 24s. |
| Lighthouse Markings | Shape hexagonal pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery Markings white tower Cast iron |
| Lighthouse Parts | lighthouse |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Tanzania Ports Authority |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Open |
| Coordinates | -4.8732450478,39.6782904171 |
| Other | Constructed: 1904. Renovated: 2002. Construction: Skeletal cast iron tower. Height : 27 metres (89 ft). Shape: hexagonal pyramidal skeletal Focal height 38 metres (125 ft). Range: 16 nautical miles (30 km/18 mi) tower with lantern and gallery. Markings: White tower. ARLHS ZAN-008; Admiralty D6746; NGA 31276. |
| Data Source | 1. https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/tza.htm 2. Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years): Ras Kigomasha (Active); Active; 1901; 3rd order revolving |