Port Sa'id Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Port Sa'id Lighthouse
Built in 1869, the Port Sa'id Lighthouse stands as an octagonal tower 59 meters high, constructed of brick and concrete. It features a lantern and gallery and is attached to a two-story keeper's house. The tower is distinguished by its black and white checkerboard pattern, applied in 1926. Originally lit in 1860, the lighthouse was designed by François Coignet and was among the earliest large structures to employ reinforced concrete. It is situated on the west side of the Suez Canal entrance in downtown Port Said.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the Suez Canal, a critical waterway for international commerce. It is recognized as one of the first large lighthouses built with reinforced concrete and stands as the tallest lighthouse in Africa.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 59m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- with a black and white checkerboard pattern
- Material
- brick, concrete
Structure: octagonal reinforced concrete, brick-faced tower with lantern and gallery, attached to 2-story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Port Said
- Country
- 🇪🇬Egypt
- Region
- Port Said
- Sea Region
- Located in downtown Port Said on the west side of the entrance to the canal, marking the northern entrance to the Suez Canal
- Latitude
- 31.2641°
- Longitude
- 32.3141°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1869
- First Lit
- 1860
Significant events: Checkerboard daymark pattern applied in 1926, became inactive in 1997
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Port Said(1.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- EGY-016
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