Jamestown Lighthouse

The Jamestown Lighthouse is a significant landmark located in the Jamestown district of Accra, Ghana. It stands approximately 28 meters tall and was constructed in 1932 to replace an earlier structure built in 1871. The lighthouse features a cylindrical stone tower with a lantern and gallery at the top, painted in distinctive red and white horizontal bands.

The Jamestown Lighthouse has served as a key navigational aid for vessels entering the port of Accra, with a focal height of about 35 meters above sea level and a range of up to 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse was modernized with an electric light and is now automated. It is managed by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.

The lighthouse has an interesting history, with the original structure being erected in 1871. The current lighthouse was built in the 1930s to accommodate increasing maritime traffic. Today, the Jamestown Lighthouse is not only an important aid to navigation but also a notable historical landmark in Ghana, offering a glimpse into the country's rich maritime past.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with lantern tower. The tower is built of stone and concrete. Its daymark is red and white horizontal bands. The light has a focal height of 35 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 10s (one white flash every 10 seconds). It carries an Originally oil lamp; modernized with electric light lens. It is managed by Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.

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