Gabès Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Gabès Lighthouse
Constructed in 1893, the Gabès Lighthouse is an 11-meter cylindrical white tower with a black lantern and gallery. It stands 13 meters above sea level, emitting a white flash every 6 seconds with a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The structure features an octagonal, fluted cylindrical tower attached to a single-story keeper's house. This lighthouse marks the seaport of Gabès, an oasis town situated on the Gulf of Gabès. It is located 1.6 kilometers from the port, guiding vessels into this coastal settlement.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels safely into the seaport of Gabès, a critical hub for trade and fishing on the Gulf of Gabès.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1893
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Gabes(1.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E6348
- NGA No.
- 21820
- ARLHS No.
- TUN-018
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- White with black lantern and gallery
Structure: octagonal cylindrical fluted tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Gabes
- Country
- 🇹🇳Tunisia
- Region
- Gabès
- Sea Region
- Gulf of Gabès, marking the seaport of Gabès, an oasis town
- Latitude
- 33.8941°
- Longitude
- 10.1139°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Gabès على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Tunisia، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.