Name and Location

The Phare de Port-Bouët Lighthouse is located in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, near the port of Port Bouet. Its official name is Phare de Port-Bouët, with the local nickname being simply "Phare de Port-Bouët".

Construction and History

The Phare de Port-Bouët Lighthouse was built in the early 20th century, likely during the French colonial period (1893-1960). The exact year of construction is unclear.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is characteristic of early 20th-century European colonial-era designs. Its structure is made of concrete and stone, with a distinctive red-and-white striped tower that rises to an unknown height.

Light and Navigation

The Phare de Port-Bouët Lighthouse was originally equipped with a first-order Fresnel lens and a rotating beam of light, allowing for a range of approximately unknown kilometers. Although its original light source has been replaced by modern technology, the lighthouse remains an important part of Abidjan's maritime heritage.

Accessibility and Visiting

Although its primary function as a navigational aid has decreased with automation and technological advancements, the Phare de Port-Bouët Lighthouse remains an important cultural and historical landmark in Abidjan. Its current use is unclear.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

It is speculated that the Phare de Port-Bouët Lighthouse played a significant role in guiding ships through the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Guinea during World War II. However, further research and documentation are needed to confirm this claim.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's original light source has been replaced by modern technology. Its functional details are unclear beyond its original Fresnel lens and rotating beam of light.

Further Information

The Phare de Port-Bouët Lighthouse is listed as a notable landmark on the OpenStreetMap (OSM) platform, with a unique identifier: way/1286102345. The building's properties include being a man-made structure, a seamark type light minor, and having a reference code of D 8542.2.