Minazi Mikinda Range Rear Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Minazi Mikinda Range Rear Lighthouse
This cylindrical tower stands 14 meters tall and is painted with alternating black and yellow horizontal bands. With a focal height of 18 meters, it emits a white light visible for 12.7 nautical miles. The Minazi Mikinda Range Rear light is positioned about 100 meters southwest of the range front light. It is located near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest port, which is 0.4 kilometers away. The light has been operational and serves as a navigational aid.
Why it matters: This range rear light, working with its front counterpart, provides a precise visual alignment for mariners navigating specific channels or avoiding dangers along the Tanzanian coast. Its distinctive black and yellow bands also function as a clear daymark, aiding identification and reinforcing its role in maritime safety.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
- Focal Height
- 18m
- Geographic Range
- 12.7NM
Location
- Country
- 🇹🇿Tanzania
- Sea Region
- Located in Tanzania, about 100 meters southwest of the Minazi Mikinda Range Front light.
- Latitude
- -6.8229°
- Longitude
- 39.3013°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- with black and yellow horizontal bands
Structure: round tower, painted with black and yellow horizontal bands
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Dar es Salaam(0.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D6686.1.
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