Ulenge Island Rear Range Lighthouse
The Ulenge Island Rear Range Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on Ulenge Island in the Pemba Channel under the Tanga Marine Reserves (TMRS) with the IUCN category II located within Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania.[1]
| Location | Ulenge Island, Tanga Region, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5°00′17″S 39°09′59″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1894 |
| Construction | stone |
| Height | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white (tower), black (stripe) |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 2008 |
| Focal height | 28 m (92 ft) |
References
- Rowlett, Russ (12 June 2005). "Lighthouses of Tanzania". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
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