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UnknownLighthouse

RMPH+6G Bagongo, Guinea-Bissau

Name and Location

The Undefined Lighthouse is located in Bagongo, Guinea-Bissau, with coordinates -16.3211779° E, 11.8355003° N.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction for this lighthouse remains unknown. However, based on its architectural style and location, it is likely to have been built during the colonial era or shortly after independence.

Architecture and Materials

The undefined lighthouse's architecture is not well-documented, but it appears to be a simple, rectangular structure with a tapered shape, typical of many African lighthouses. The style is likely influenced by European architectural traditions. The construction materials used for the lighthouse are unknown, but it is probable that local materials such as wood or laterite were employed.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the light range or characteristic (pattern) of this lighthouse. The height of the undefined lighthouse is not recorded, nor is its focal height (the height at which the light is focused). It is possible that the lighthouse no longer functions as a navigation aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

Public accessibility to the lighthouse is unlikely due to its remote location. The automation status of the undefined lighthouse is unknown, but it may have once been manually operated.

Notable Views and Landscape

The undefined lighthouse stands sentinel over the surrounding landscape, which consists of lush forests, savannas, and agricultural fields. The view from the top is likely to be breathtaking, with the nearby Cacheu River flowing through the region.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable stories or folklore associated with this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

There is limited information available on the technical and operational details of this lighthouse. Its height and focal height are unknown, as well as its light range and characteristic.

Further Information

Guinea-Bissau's National Lighthouse Authority has no information available on this lighthouse. Local folklore and oral traditions are also unavailable for further research.

Details

NameUnknownLighthouse
CityBagongo
CountryGuinea-bissau
Coordinates11.8355003, -16.3211779
Year of constructionunknown(colonialeraorshortlyafterindependence)
Historic significancelimitedduetoremotelocationandlackofdocumentation
Architectural stylesimple,rectangularwithtaperedshape(influencedbyEuropeanarchitecturaltraditions)
Construction materialunknown(likelylocalmaterialssuchaswoodorlaterite)
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsnonementioned
Landscape typelushforests,savannas,andagriculturalfields
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown