Jamestown Lighthouse

Jamestown Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Jamestown district of Accra, Ghana. Standing approximately 28 meters tall, the lighthouse was constructed in the early 1930s to replace an earlier 1871 structure, and has served as a key navigational aid for vessels entering the port of Accra.

History

The original Jamestown Lighthouse was erected in 1871 as a navigational aid. By the 1930s, increasing maritime traffic necessitated a larger and more modern structure. The current lighthouse was constructed in 1932, maintaining the original site and orientation.

Architecture and design

Jamestown Lighthouse features a cylindrical stone tower attached to a keeper's house. It is painted in distinctive red and white horizontal bands, with a lantern and gallery at the top. The focal height is about 35 meters above sea level, allowing the light to be seen up to 10 nautical miles.