Ras Muari Lighthouse

Cape Monze, Karachi
Location	Ras Muari, Pakistan
Coordinates	24°49′35″N 66°39′52″E / 24.826444°N 66.664444°E / 24.826444; 66.664444
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

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

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.