Minni Minni Lighthouse
MFFF+8Q East Point Plantation, British Indian Ocean Territory
Name and Location
The Minni Minni Lighthouse is located on the East Point Plantation in the British Indian Ocean Territory. The exact address is MFFF+8Q East Point Plantation, British Indian Ocean Territory, with coordinates -7.3267122° latitude and 72.4744915° longitude.
2. Construction and History
Unfortunately, the exact year of construction and era are not available for this lighthouse. However, it is known that the Minni Minni Lighthouse was built in a remote location on the East Point Plantation.
3. Architecture and Materials
No information is available on the architect or architectural style of this lighthouse. The construction materials used to build the structure are also unspecified.
4. Light and Navigation
The Minni Minni Lighthouse serves as an important maritime aid for navigation in the region. It has a height of 14 meters (46 feet) with a focal height of 16 meters (52 feet). The light range is 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers) and 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) for its secondary beam. The light characteristic pattern is unknown, but it is described as having three sectors with different colors: green, white, and red.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are currently not allowed to enter the lighthouse due to its remote location and potential safety concerns. There is no entrance fee, guided tours, or on-site facilities available.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape offers a unique view of the ocean and nearby islands, with the possibility of spotting marine life like sea turtles and tropical fish.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available about the Minni Minni Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The Minni Minni Lighthouse operates manually. There is no information available on whether this lighthouse has AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation. Unspecified nautical chart references are available for this lighthouse.
9. Further Information
For further reading, refer to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Publication 112, 2023, and Wikidata: Q29841335.
Details
| Name | Minni Minni Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Coordinates | -7.3267122, 72.4744915 |
| Focal height | 16 |
| Tower height | 14 |
| Accessible | false |
| Landscape type | remote plantation, surrounded by tropical vegetation and ocean views |
| View description | unique view of the ocean and nearby islands, with the possibility of spotting marine life like sea turtles and tropical fish. |
| Light characteristic | "green, white, and red" |
| Light range | [16,20] |
| Automated | false |