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Ra'S Hafun Lighthouse

Fl 35s🇸🇴Somalia, SOInactive

Location & Light Range

About Ra'S Hafun Lighthouse

Ra'S Hafun lighthouse features a white column and a white building, supporting a red lantern. The entire structure measures 42 meters in height and is painted with white and red bands. It emits two white flashes every 35 seconds, with a geographic range of 4 nautical miles. This light is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl 35s
Flash Type
Flashing
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
35s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 35s
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Somalia
Country
🇸🇴SO
Latitude
10.4428°
Longitude
51.4140°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
white and red

Structure: White column, white building, red lantern; 42

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7242
NGA No.
D 7242
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ra'S Hafun Lighthouse at night?+
Ra'S Hafun displays the characteristic Fl 35s — 1 flash every 35 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.
Is Ra'S Hafun Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Ra'S Hafun 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 Ra'S Hafun Lighthouse?+
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