Cape Guardafui Lighthouse

Cape Guardafui is located in the federal state of Puntland, Somalia, and forms the geographical apex of the Horn of Africa. The cape is situated next to the Guardafui Channel, with the Socotra archipelago lying off its shore in the north of the Somali Sea. Its shore at 51°27'52"E is the second easternmost point on mainland Africa after Ras Hafun.

The cape is named after the offshore oceanic strait of the Guardafui Channel. There is no information available about a lighthouse at Cape Guardafui, including its year built, physical features, and current status. However, the cape has a rich historical and geographical significance, with nearby Ras Filuk believed to correspond with the ancient Elephas Mons or Cape Elephant described by Strabo.

Cape Guardafui has a notable location, with its shore being one of the easternmost points on mainland Africa. The area surrounding the cape has been mentioned in historical texts, including those by Strabo, which adds to its interesting history. The cape's location near the Guardafui Channel and the Socotra archipelago makes it an important geographical feature in the region.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 263 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 31072. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D7246.

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A Visit to a Lighthouse at Cape Guardafui (1941)!