Ras Muari Lighthouse
Cape Monze, Karachi
LocationRas Muari, Pakistan
Coordinates24°49′35″N 66°39′52″E / 24.826444°N 66.664444°E / 24.826444; 66.664444
Tower
Constructed1914 Edit this on Wikidata
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionconcrete tower
Height48 metres (157 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsseaward: black and white horizontal bands tower
landward: unpainted tower
OperatorMercantile Marine Department [1][2]
Light
Focal height49 m (161 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range25 nmi (46 km; 29 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl(2) W 10s Edit this on Wikidata

Ras Muari, often referred to as Cape Monze, is a beach located off the shore of the Arabian Sea in Karachi. It stretches from the village of Mubarak to Yousuf Goth (Pacha) in West Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Geography

Ras Muari is part of a 25-kilometer coastal belt of rocky and sandy beaches between Mubarak and Yousuf Goth (Pacha). This part of the coast is property of Sindh Revenue Department. Considered a habitat for endangered whale, dolphin, and turtle species, Ras Muari is also a hatching and feeding ground for turtles. In addition, the coastline has a multitude of offshore fish nurseries. [3][4]

Lighthouse

The Cape Monze lighthouse was constructed in 1914.[5] Active; focal plane 49 m (161 ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 48 m (157 ft) round concrete tower. The seaward side of the tower is painted with black and white horizontal bands; the land side is unpainted. Original 2nd order Fresnel lens in use. Several keeper's houses and other light station buildings.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Pakistan". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  2. ↑ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 13 October 2016
  3. ↑ "Cape Monze". Dawn. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Save the Beach". The News International. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Pakistan". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 31 January 2021.

24°49′35″N 66°39′53″E / 24.82639°N 66.66472°E / 24.82639; 66.66472


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