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Cap Bengut Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 15s🇩🇿Dellys, DZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap Bengut Lighthouse

This square masonry lighthouse, built in 1881, stands 29 meters tall on a headland west of Dellys, Algeria. The structure rises from a two-story keeper's house and is topped by a white tower with a green lantern dome. Its focal plane is 63 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 20.5 nautical miles. The light emits four white flashes every 15 seconds. The lighthouse was damaged and became inactive following an earthquake in 2003, but preservation work began in 2009.

Why it matters: Designated a historic monument, the lighthouse's survival and subsequent restoration after the 2003 earthquake highlight its cultural value and the community's commitment to its preservation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl(4) W 15s
Focal Height
63m
Geographic Range
20.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1881
Heritage Status
Historic monument (work began 2009)

Significant events: Damaged by earthquake (2003), Inactive (2003), Preservation work began (2009)

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dellys(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E6592
NGA No.
22360
ARLHS No.
ALG-005
Wikidata
Q23013082 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a green lantern dome
Material
masonry

Structure: square masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 2-story keeper's house

Location

City
Dellys
Country
🇩🇿Algeria
Region
Boumerdes
Sea Region
Located on a headland west of Dellys, Algeria, in a residential neighborhood, approximately 4 km west of the Pointe de Dellys lighthouse.
Latitude
36.9216°
Longitude
3.9203°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap Bengut Lighthouse at night?+
Cap Bengut displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 15s — 4 white flashes every 15 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cap Bengut Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap Bengut Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Dellys at 0.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Rouiba (32.6 NM WSW), Alger (Algiers) (41.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap Bengut Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap Bengut Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Cap Bengut Lighthouse?+
Cap Bengut Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cap Bengut Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap Bengut Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.