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Bobowasi Island Lighthouse

Occ WR 17s🇬🇭Ghana, GHInactive

Location & Light Range

About Bobowasi Island Lighthouse

This round, stone lighthouse stands 33 meters tall, with its focal plane at 24 meters. Built in 1915, it was first lit the same year. The tower is painted white, topped with a red lantern. Daymarks consist of a white triangle pointing downward. It originally displayed a white or red light depending on the direction, with a 17-second cycle. A RACON is also fitted. The structure is attached to a one-story keeper's house. This light was deactivated for a period before being reactivated.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ WR 17s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
17s
Raw Code
Oc.W.R. period 17s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1915

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D3138
NGA No.
24844
ARLHS No.
GHA-002

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white, lantern red
Material
stone

Structure: White beacon, white triangle, point down daymark; 33. RACON M(– –) period 30s

Location

City
Ghana
Country
🇬🇭GH
Latitude
4.8612°
Longitude
-2.2490°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bobowasi Island Lighthouse at night?+
Bobowasi Island displays the characteristic Occ WR 17s — 1 wr flash every 17 seconds. 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bobowasi Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bobowasi Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Takoradi at 30.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Sekondi (33.4 NM E), JUBILEE (35.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bobowasi Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Bobowasi Island Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Bobowasi Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bobowasi Island 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.