Skikda Jetée Nord Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Skikda Jetée Nord Lighthouse
Also known as: Philippeville
This cylindrical lighthouse, constructed in 1913, rises 14 meters from the North Jetty in Skikda, Algeria. Its focal plane is 21 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The structure consists of a round masonry tower with a lantern and gallery, built upon a 1-story square base. This light marks the entrance to the port of Skikda, a city formerly known as Philippeville. It has been an operational aid to navigation since its construction.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering and departing the port of Skikda, a significant commercial center on Algeria's Mediterranean coast.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 21m
- Geographic Range
- 13.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1913
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Skikda(1.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ALG-047
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story square base
Location
- City
- Skikda
- Country
- 🇩🇿Algeria
- Region
- Skikda
- Sea Region
- Located on the Jetée Nord (North Jetty) in Skikda, Algeria, a port city on the Mediterranean coast, formerly known as Philippeville.
- Latitude
- 36.8926°
- Longitude
- 6.9010°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Skikda Jetée Nord على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Algeria، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.