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{{Infobox 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]].

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'''Ras Muari''', often referred to as '''Cape Mount''', 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]].


==Geography==
==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.
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.
<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.dawn.com/news/1377436/cape-monze | title = Cape Monze | publisher = Dawn | access-date = 31 January 2021}}</ref><ref>[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/252986-save-the-beach]</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.dawn.com/news/1377436/cape-monze | title = Cape Monze | date = 19 December 2017 | publisher = Dawn | access-date = 31 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/252986-save-the-beach | title = Save the Beach | publisher = The News International | access-date = 31 January 2021}}</ref>


==Ras Mauri Lighthouse==
==Lighthouse==
The Cape Monzi lighthouse was constructed in 1914.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/pak.htm | title = Lighthouses of Pakistan | publisher = Russ Rowlett and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | access-date = 31 January 2021}}</ref> 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.
The Cape Monze lighthouse was constructed in 1914.<ref>{{Cite rowlett|pak|access-date=31 January 2021}}</ref> Active; focal plane 49&nbsp;m (161&nbsp;ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 48&nbsp;m (157&nbsp;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.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/photos/Asia/RasMuariPAK.jpg Picture of Ras Muari Lighthouse]
* [https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/photos/Asia/RasMuariPAK.jpg Picture of Ras Muari Lighthouse]


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[[Category:Beaches of Karachi]]
[[Category:Beaches of Karachi]]

Latest revision as of 01:33, 20 February 2023

Ras Muari Lighthouse
Cape Monze, Karachi
Map
LocationRas Muari, Pakistan Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates24°49′35″N 66°39′52″E / 24.826444°N 66.664444°E / 24.826444; 66.664444
Tower
Constructed1914 Edit this on Wikidata
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionconcrete tower
Height48 metres (157 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsseaward: black and white horizontal bands tower
landward: unpainted tower
OperatorMercantile Marine Department [1][2]
Light
Focal height49 m (161 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range25 nmi (46 km; 29 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl(2) W 10s Edit this on Wikidata

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.

Geography

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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

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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.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Pakistan". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  2. ^ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 13 October 2016
  3. ^ "Cape Monze". Dawn. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Save the Beach". The News International. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Pakistan". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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