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Beira / Rio Macuti lighthouse |
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Album name: | mitko / Mozambique | ||
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Current status (active, not active, museum etc): | Active | ||
Construction details (year of built, shape etc): | 1904 | ||
Height of the tower, m: | 28 | Focal plane elevation above sea level, m: | 35 |
Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, number of flashes etc): | Group flashing, 3 flashes in 10s, flash 0.3s, eclipse 1.2s, white | ||
Range, nm: | 19 nm | ||
Any other comments: | Racon(M). SS | ||
Coordinates (in any format): | 19 50.4894 S 34 53.9553 E | ||
Displayed: | 1628 times | ||
Date added: | Jul 27, 2013 | ||
Image Description: | Former Dutch tug, now a breakwater in front of the lighthouse SE of Beira. Built in 1953 by the N.V.Scheepsbouw Unie Groningen. (1994) Built in | ||
IPTC Title: | Macuti | ||
Keywords: | Beira / Mozambique / Indian ocean / Mozambique Channel | ||
Download Picture: | For registered users only |
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The light was not such a big help for the beached ship.
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Definitely, Hans! That was the tug MACUTI - IMO 5216501. Built in 1954 for service in Beira. In 1985 run aground and stayed there.
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