Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse

Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse
LocationPemba
Tanzania
Coordinates4°52′22.2″S 39°40′41.9″E / 4.872833°S 39.678306°E / -4.872833; 39.678306
Tower
Constructed1904 (first)
2002 (renovated)
Constructionskeletal cast iron tower
Height27 metres (89 ft)
Shapehexagonal pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery
Markingswhite tower
Light
Focal height38 metres (125 ft)
Range16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
CharacteristicFl (4) W 24s.

The Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse is located at the north western tip of Pemba, in Tanzania. It is an entirely cast iron structure and was built in 1904 by The Chance Brothers Ltd from Birmingham. The light house has a 1-storey keepers house and is still operational.