Ponta da Barra Lighthouse
Ponta da Barra Lighthouse has a focal height of 25 metres and a range of 29 nautical miles. It was built in about 1945.
- Focal height
- 25 metres
- Range
- 29 nautical miles
- Built
- about 1945
- Coordinates
- -23.79167, 35.53833
The Ponta da Barra Lighthouse, also known as the Barra Lighthouse, is located in southeastern Mozambique on the Indian Ocean coast. It stands on the Ponta da Barra peninsula in Inhambane Province, approximately 25 kilometers from Inhambane city. The lighthouse is situated near Barra Beach, a major Mozambican tourist destination.
The lighthouse was built in 1900 and features a round tower with a white marking. It has a height of 25 meters and a range of 29 nautical miles. The lighthouse is still active and operates with a characteristic of three white flashes every ten seconds. The surrounding area is popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, with a natural tidal pool below the lighthouse and a variety of marine life, including whale sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays.
The area around the lighthouse has an interesting history, with the wreck of the Inharrime, an Italian-built cargo ship that ran aground in 1949, lying exposed nearby. The lighthouse continues to serve as an important aid to navigation for ships passing through the Indian Ocean. With its rich history and stunning natural surroundings, the Ponta da Barra Lighthouse is a significant landmark in Mozambique.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 25 metres. The light has a range of 29 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 31812. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D6532.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 29
- Nga Number
- 31812
- Year Built
- ~1945
- Focal Height M
- 25
- Admiralty Number
- D6532