Name and Location

The Tamara Point (Raastamar) Lighthouse is located in Berbera, Somalia, situated at CXVJ+HF Berbera, Somalia, with coordinates 44.9812488° E, 10.4439395° N.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, no specific information is available regarding the architect or architectural style of Tamara Point Lighthouse. The construction materials used for this lighthouse are not recorded.

Architecture and Materials

The height of the structure is reported to be 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level. The focal height, which refers to the height of the light source, is unavailable.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic pattern is Fl (3) W 15s, indicating a flashing white light with a period of 15 seconds and three flashes.

Accessibility and Visiting

As of now, there is no information available on whether the lighthouse still functions for navigation or has been repurposed. Unfortunately, public accessibility details are also unavailable, making it unclear if visitors can enter the structure.

Notable Views and Landscape

Berbera is a coastal city in northwestern Somalia, with Tamara Point situated along its coastline. The surrounding landscape features the Somali coast's characteristic sandy beaches and rocky shores.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes related to this lighthouse are currently known.

Technical and Operational Details

Information on whether the lighthouse operates manually or automatically is not available. There is also no information on the managing authority responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the lighthouse.

Further Information

For further reading, consult the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication Pub. 112 (2010-11-10).