Chumbe
Chumbe was built in 1904.
- Built
- 1904
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 11s.
- Coordinates
- -6.28014, 39.17708
The Chumbe lighthouse is located in Tanzania on Chumbe Island. It was built in 1904 and can be found at coordinates -6.280139, 39.177083. The lighthouse is a significant landmark in the area.
Light and tower
It has a 5-stage square tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is unpainted tower, white lantern. Its light characteristic is Fl W 11s. It carries a 4th order [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It is managed by Chumbe Island Coral Park. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it TAN–016.
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Details
- Name
- Chumbe Lighthouse
- Marking
- unpainted tower, white lantern
- Lens Type
- 4th order [[Fresnel lens]]
- Year Built
- 1904
- Tower Shape
- 5-stage square tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Chumbe Lighthouse
- Location Text
- Chumbe Island
- Managing Agent
- Chumbe Island Coral Park
- Admiralty Number
- TAN–016
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 11s.
- Construction Material
- stone tower