Ras Marshag Lighthouse in Aden, Yemen circa 1966

Built by Chance Brothers of Birmingham in 1866 and first lit in 1867, Ras Marshag lighthouse (sometimes known as Steamer Point lighthouse) is still in use today. The lighthouse is 85ft high and has a light range of around 23 nautical miles.

Ras Marshag Lighthouse in Aden, Yemen circa 1966

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Index PageAden Landscape
TitleRas Marshag Lighthouse in Aden, Yemen circa 1966
Date circa 1965-1967
DescriptionBuilt by Chance Brothers of Birmingham in 1866 and first lit in 1867, Ras Marshag lighthouse (sometimes known as Steamer Point lighthouse) is still in use today. The lighthouse is 85ft high and has a light range of around 23 nautical miles.
LocationRas Marshag
County/CityAden
CountryYemen
CopyrightCopyright ©Ivor "Taff" Davies

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1960s,  1965,  1966,  1967,  Aden,  Aden Harbour,  Arabian Peninsula,  Arabian Sea,  At Tawahi,  Gulf of Aden,  Lighthouse,  On Panoramio,  Publish,  Ras Marshag,  Scanned Slide,  Steamer Point,  Tawahi,  Voigtlander Vito C,  Yemen

CameraVoigtlander Vito C
LensVoightlander Lanthar 2.8/50 
Focal Length50mm
Focal Length (35mm)50mm
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Built by Chance Brothers of Birmingham in 1866 and first lit in 1867, Ras Marshag lighthouse (sometimes known as Steamer Point lighthouse) is still in use today. The lighthouse is 85ft high and has a light range of around 23 nautical miles. Built by Chance Brothers of Birmingham in 1866 and first lit in 1867, Ras Marshag lighthouse (sometimes known as Steamer Point lighthouse) is still in use today. The lighthouse is 85ft high and has a light range of around 23 nautical miles. Built by Chance Brothers of Birmingham in 1866 and first lit in 1867, Ras Marshag lighthouse (sometimes known as Steamer Point lighthouse) is still in use today. The lighthouse is 85ft high and has a light range of around 23 nautical miles. RSM run ? Taken on a boat trip whilst based at RAF Khormaksar

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