Jamestown Lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Jamestown, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
The Jamestown Lighthouse rises 28 meters above the coastline with red and white horizontal bands marking its stone tower structure and attached keeper's house.
The current lighthouse, constructed in 1930, replaced an earlier navigation aid from 1871 to enhance maritime safety along the Ghanaian coast.
The lighthouse stands as a central element of the Jamestown district, near historical structures such as James Fort and Independence Square.
Visitors who climb the internal spiral staircase reach a viewing platform that provides views of the local fishing harbor and Accra's urban landscape.
The lighthouse produces a specific light pattern known as Fl(4) W 25s, creating white flashing sequences visible up to 16 nautical miles from shore.
Location: Greater Accra Region
Inception: 1930s
Height: 28 m
GPS coordinates: 5.53301,-0.21197
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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