Wakaya Reefs

Fiji

Old. Inactive. 1902. 3rd order fixed + occulting

New. 2016. Active; focal plane 13 m (43 ft); two white flashes every 15 s. 13 m (43 ft) white concrete tripod. No photo available but Google has a satellite view https://goo.gl/maps/rcRcfsg7dkKGwZqW8

Photo: http://www.seawanhaka.com/images2/wakayalite.jpg

This is another new light in Fiji's recent program to modernize its navigational aids. Located about 400 m (1/4 mi) north of the previous light. Accessible only by boat. Site open, tower closed. Admiralty K4730; NGA 3312.

Manufacture Date 1901
Lighthouse Construction 1902
Country Fiji
Lens Order 3rd order
Lens Type Fixed
Status publish
Light Character For 2016 - Fl.(2)W. 15s (two white flashes every 15 s)
Lighthouse Markings 1901 - no info 2016 - White concrete tripod
Management Body Ports Authority Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Open Status (Site) Open
Open Status (Tower) Closed
Coordinates -17.690444,179.070111
Other For Old (Wakaya Reefs (2)): ARLHS FIJ-004.,
For New (Wakaya Reefs (3)): Admiralty K4730; NGA 3312.

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