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
Name | UnknownLighthouse |
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City | Bagongo |
Country | Guinea-bissau |
Coordinates | 11.8355003, -16.3211779 |
Year of construction | unknown(colonialeraorshortlyafterindependence) |
Historic significance | limitedduetoremotelocationandlackofdocumentation |
Architectural style | simple,rectangularwithtaperedshape(influencedbyEuropeanarchitecturaltraditions) |
Construction material | unknown(likelylocalmaterialssuchaswoodorlaterite) |
Focal height | unknown |
Tower height | unknown |
Renovations | nonementioned |
Landscape type | lushforests,savannas,andagriculturalfields |
Light characteristic | unknown |
Light range | unknown |