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Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse

🇹🇿Zanzibar City, TZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Marubi

The Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear light consists of a 13-meter-high square tower made of stone. This base supports a skeletal tower structure. Its light source is positioned 28 meters above sea level, with a documented coverage of 14.9 nautical miles. This active light is located in the Maruhubi Palace Gardens section of Zanzibar, Tanzania, close to Zanzibar City. It functions as the rear component of a navigational range system, situated 1.4 kilometers from the port of Zanzibar.

Why it matters: This light serves as the rear range marker. Its function is to establish an exact bearing, helping ships approach the local port or follow designated waterways.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

City
Zanzibar City
Country
🇹🇿Tanzania
Region
Zanzibar Urban/West
Sea Region
Maruhubi Palace Gardens, Zanzibar, Tanzania, serving as a rear range light.
Latitude
-6.1440°
Longitude
39.2114°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Material
stone

Structure: skeletal tower mounted on a square stone tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zanzibar(1.4 km)
ARLHS No.
ZAN-004
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Zanzibar at 1.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Mkokotoni, Zanzibar (2.2 NM SW), Dar es Salaam (41.3 NM S), Pangani (45.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear 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 Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Maruhubi Palace Gardens Range Rear 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.