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Mangochi Clock Tower- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Historical & Cultural
- 5 Reviews
Nestled on Mangochi's lakeside near the Bakili Muluzi Bridge, the brick-built Clock Tower—Erected in 1901 in memory of Queen Victoria—anchors a corner of local history, its weathered face quietly recalling colonial-era narratives. This modest memorial stands alongside poignant reminders: a Hotchkiss gun once mounted on the British gunboat Gwendolen—instrumental in Africa's first naval skirmish of World War I—and a lean stone monument commemorating the 145 passengers and crew lost when the MV Vipya sank in 1946. The setting is further enriched by the nearby Lake Malawi Museum, where exhibits trace regional cultural, environmental, and maritime history.
Reviews of Mangochi Clock Tower
Stephano Jedegwa - 3
This is st paul mountain in mangochi
Miguel Benjamin Bityeki Mbamba - 4
Not very well maintained. Anyway take a look if you're passing through Mangochi
Abdul Mueed - 5
It's a round about and tower only
Rikhard Mandelin - 4
Interesting. Very small, not worth a detour but if youre in Mangochi, it is nice history.
Alessandro Zach Chilangwe - 5
A tower erected in 1901 to honor Queen Victoria during colonial days. It also pays respect to the 145 passengers and crew of the MV Vipya who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1946. It has a cannon standing to symbolize memorial of second world war.
