Cotonou Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Cotonou, Benin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cotonou Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Cotonou, Benin.[1][2] It was established in 1910. A second skeletal tower was built in 1928, and that light was moved to the water tower in 1968.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Water body ...
Location | Cotonou, Littoral, Benin |
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Water body | Gulf of Guinea |
Coordinates | 6°21′06″N 2°26′28″E |
Established | 1910 |
Operational dates | |
1910–1928 | white stone tower |
1928–1968 | red and white concrete tower |
1968– | 26 m gray concrete tower |
Active light | |
First lit | 1968 |
Focal height | 31 m (102 ft) |
Range | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s |
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