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Tumbatu Island (Mwana Wa Mwana)
Tanzania
The lighthouse appears to be unpainted white stone. This not-so-well known tower is very similar to the famous Chumbe Light, but it is 15 years older. Tumbatu is a long, narrow island off the northwest coast of Zanzibar; it has several resorts, and transportation can be arranged from Stone Town or Nikokotoni. Located on an islet just off the northern tip of the island. Site probably open, tower closed.
| Manufacture Date | 1895 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1889 |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Lens Order | Holophotal revolving lights |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | FI.W 10s. white flash every 10 s. 23 m (75 ft) |
| Lighthouse Markings | White square tower. six-stage square stone tower with lantern and gallery. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -5.7558927663,39.2202205056 |
| Other | ARLHS ZAN-006; Admiralty D6740; NGA 31344. |
| Data Source | Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years), David Encill's list 1856-95 |