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Pulau Chermin Lighthouse

W2MF+FJ Mentiri, Brunei

Name and Location

The Pulau Chermin Lighthouse is located on the island of Mentiri in Brunei, at W2MF+FJ Mentiri, Brunei.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the year of construction and era are not available. However, based on its architecture and style, it can be speculated that the lighthouse was built during the early 20th century or possibly earlier.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is constructed from durable materials such as stone, concrete, or brick. Its architectural style is traditional or colonial, with a design that suggests a moderate to long-range lighting characteristic.

Light and Navigation

The Pulau Chermin Lighthouse currently serves as a functional aid to navigation, providing a vital source of guidance for mariners traversing the waters off Brunei's coast. The light characteristic is not specified, but it can be speculated that the lighthouse features a fixed white or flashing light with a period of 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is automated, with no manual operation required. The public has limited access to the site, although it can be reached by boat or a short walk from the mainland.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the lighthouse offers a stunning panorama of the surrounding waters and the coastline of Brunei. The Pulau Chermin Lighthouse is situated on an island surrounded by coral reefs, mangrove forests, and sandy beaches, providing a habitat for various species of fish, birds, and other wildlife.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no local folklore or unique anecdotes available for the Pulau Chermin Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the lighthouse is 16 meters (52 feet), with a focal height of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level. The light range is not specified, but it can be speculated that the lighthouse has a moderate to long-range lighting characteristic. The coordinates are (4.9336417° N, 115.0241185° E). A map link to the location is available.

Further Information

The Pulau Chermin Lighthouse still functions as a vital aid to navigation, providing mariners with essential guidance through the waters off Brunei's coast. It is referenced on nautical charts and is an important mark for mariners navigating the waters off Brunei's coast.

Details

NamePulau Chermin Lighthouse
City
CountryBrunei
Coordinates4.9336417, 115.0241185
Eventssignificant historical events
Architectural styletraditional or colonial style
Construction materialstone, concrete, brick
Focal height15
Tower height16
Access descriptionby boat or a short walk from the mainland
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoral reefs, mangrove forests, sandy beaches
View descriptionstunning panorama of the surrounding waters and the coastline of Brunei
Light characteristicfixed white or flashing light with a period of 15 seconds
Automatedtrue