Jamestown Lighthouse
Jamestown Lighthouse, Accra | |
| Location | Jamestown, Accra, Greater Accra Region |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5°31′59″N 0°12′44″W / 5.5331°N 0.2122°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1932 (replacing 1871 structure) |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Stone and concrete |
| Automated | Yes (modern) |
| Height | 28 m (approx.) |
| Shape | Cylindrical tower with lantern |
| Markings | Red and white horizontal bands |
| Operator | Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 35 m above sea level |
| Lens | Originally oil lamp; modernized with electric light |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (approx.) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s (one white flash every 10 seconds) |
Jamestown Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Jamestown district of Accra, Ghana. Standing approximately 28 meters tall, the lighthouse was constructed in the early 1930s to replace an earlier 1871 structure, and has served as a key navigational aid for vessels entering the port of Accra.