Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse, Memorial lighthouse and monument in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse stands at a height of 28 meters with a range of 12 nautical miles, emitting white flashes every 15 seconds.
Built in 1959, this lighthouse commemorates the Allied forces who monitored Japanese ship movements from occupied islands during World War II.
The structure embodies the combined efforts of Australian and American citizens who provided critical intelligence throughout the Pacific military operations.
The lighthouse operates continuously as a navigational aid for maritime vessels, with geographical coordinates at 5°12'44.6"S latitude and 145°48'53.4"E longitude.
The memorial features both active maritime guidance functions and historical recognition, marked by international identifiers ARLHS PAP008 and NGA 112-26172.
Location: Madang Province
Inception: 1959
GPS coordinates: -5.21239,145.81483
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:03
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