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    Where are the world's tallest and shortest lighthouses?

    Question #65092. Asked by tjoebigham. (Apr 27 06 12:30 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    		Tallest Lighthouse
    The steel Marine Tower at Yamashita Park in Yokohama, Japan is 106 m (348 ft) high. It has a visibility range of 32 km (20 miles) and an observatory 100 m (328 ft) above the ground. Visitors can see Japan's Mount Fuji froim the observatory.
    http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=49743


    Apr 27 06, 12:36 PM
    Brainyblonde

    		Is Nelson Head the Shortest Lighthouse in the World?
    "We don't know." This may well be the shortest building that houses a navigation light, but, regrettably, this is not a recognised measurement in nautical circles.
    http://www.lighthouse.net.au/Lights/Bulletin/0203/Bulletin%20Mar%2002.htm#ShortestLight


    Apr 27 06, 12:40 PM

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