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Name: Accra Light  

Nearest Town or City:
Accra, Ghana

Location: On the Gold Coast.


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Photo: Courtesy of Michel Forand

Notes:
This light replaced the Jamesfort Light (separate entry), built on James Fort in 1871.

Tower Height: 93

Height of Focal Plane: 110

Characteristic and Range: Four white flashes every 25 seconds, visible for 16 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Grey, conical stone tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1871

Date Present Tower Built: c. 1930s

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Yes.

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