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Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse

Oc White 12s🇹🇿TZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse

This square stone tower, standing 26 meters tall, is painted with black and white horizontal bands. Built in 1894, it is situated on Ulenge Island, north of the Tanga Bay entrance. The lighthouse guides ships through the reef off Tanga. Its original Fresnel lens was destroyed by vandals, leading to the removal of the lantern and the tower falling into disrepair. However, the lighthouse has since been reactivated and its lantern reinstalled.

Why it matters: Established in 1894, this lighthouse served as a key navigational aid for the seaport of Tanga, guiding vessels through its reef system. Its distinctive architecture marks it as a unique structure in the bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc W 12s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

Significant events: Established 1894, range established 1929, Fresnel lens smashed by vandals, lantern removed, tower became dilapidated, reactivated, lantern reinstalled

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mohoro(94.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D6754.1
NGA No.
31300
ARLHS No.
TAN-013

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: square stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇹🇿Tanzania
Region
Morogoro Region
Sea Region
Located on Ulenge Island, a small island on the north side of the entrance to Tanga Bay, near the seaport of Tanga, Tanzania. It guides ships through the reef off Tanga.
Latitude
-7.5562°
Longitude
37.8103°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse at night?+
Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten displays the characteristic Oc White 12s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Afrikanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.