Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Oyster Bay Range Front
Tanzania
Location Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Coordinates 6°46′57.6″S 39°17′12.3″E / 6.782667°S 39.286750°E / -6.782667; 39.286750Coordinates: 6°46′57.6″S 39°17′12.3″E / 6.782667°S 39.286750°E / -6.782667; 39.286750
Tower shape Round cylindrical
Markings / pattern white, red vertical stripe
Height 9 metres (30 ft)
Focal height 20 metres (66 ft)
Characteristic FI. 1
Admiralty number D6673
NGA number 31431[1]
ARLHS number TAN-005
Managing agent Tanzania Ports Authority

The Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula.[2][3]

The tower is a white cylindrical tower with one red white strip facing the ocean. The lighthouse has a small 1 story equipment room adjacent to the tower.

References

  1. Ras Kasone The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 18, 2016
  2. "Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse". Around Guides. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
  3. MRINDOKO, SEBASTIAN. "Coco Beach set for majestic transformation". www.dailynews.co.tz. Retrieved 2016-10-08.


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