Ras Muari
Lighthouse
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Ras Muari, often referred to as Cape Monze, is a beach located off the shore of the Arabian Sea in Karachi. It stretches from the village of Mubarak to Yousuf Goth (Pacha) in West Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Cape Monze, Karachi | |
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| Location | Ras Muari, Pakistan |
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| Coordinates | 24°49′35″N 66°39′52″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1914  |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 48 metres (157 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | seaward: black and white horizontal bands tower landward: unpainted tower |
| Operator | Mercantile Marine Department [1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Range | 25 nmi (46 km; 29 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(2) W 10s |
Geography
Ras Muari is part of a 25-kilometer coastal belt of rocky and sandy beaches between Mubarak and Yousuf Goth (Pacha). This part of the coast is property of Sindh Revenue Department. Considered a habitat for endangered whale, dolphin, and turtle species, Ras Muari is also a hatching and feeding ground for turtles. In addition, the coastline has a multitude of offshore fish nurseries. [3][4]
Lighthouse
The Cape Monze lighthouse was constructed in 1914.[5] Active; focal plane 49 m (161 ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 48 m (157 ft) round concrete tower. The seaward side of the tower is painted with black and white horizontal bands; the land side is unpainted. Original 2nd order Fresnel lens in use. Several keeper's houses and other light station buildings.
