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Damma Damma Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇸🇩Port Sudan, SDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Damma Damma Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse stands 8 meters tall on a concrete pier, painted in a red and white checkerboard pattern. Its focal height is also 8 meters, and it emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The structure is located off the south side of a harbor entrance in Sudan, near Port Sudan. Its geographic range is 9.7 nautical miles. It is a concrete construction, with the tower mounted on the pier.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for vessels entering and departing a Sudanese harbor. Its distinctive color pattern aids identification for navigators.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
8m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Port Sudan
Country
🇸🇩Sudan
Region
Red Sea State
Sea Region
Located off the south side of the entrance to a harbor in Sudan.
Latitude
19.5963°
Longitude
37.2429°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
in a red and white checkerboard pattern and mounted on a concrete pier
Material
concrete

Structure: skeletal tower, painted in a red and white checkerboard pattern and mounted on a concrete pier

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Sudan(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D7295.6
NGA No.
30632
ARLHS No.
SUD-002
Wikidata
Q105135147 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Damma Damma Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 8 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Damma Damma is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Damma Damma Lighthouse at night?+
Damma Damma displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Damma Damma Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Damma Damma Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port Sudan at 2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Marsa Bashayer (13 NM SSE), Digna (Sawakin) (28.6 NM SSE), Swakin (29.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Damma Damma Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Damma Damma 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 Damma Damma Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Damma Damma 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.