Ghazaouet Jetée Nord Spur Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ghazaouet Jetée Nord Spur Lighthouse
Located on a spur of Ghazaouet's main breakwater, this 6-meter red post structure on a concrete base marks the entrance to the inner harbor. The post stands 8 meters above the water and has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It emits a fixed red light, guiding vessels near the Rocher des Deux Frères. The site is open to the public, allowing visitors to walk to the base of the tower, which itself is closed. It is situated 0.3 km from Ghazaouet's port.
Why it matters: This light is important for maritime traffic entering Ghazaouet's inner harbor, helping to guide vessels through the main breakwater entrance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3.5s
- Raw Code
- F R
- Focal Height
- 8m
- Geographic Range
- 9.7NM
Location
- City
- Ghazaouet
- Country
- 🇩🇿Algeria
- Region
- Tlemcen
- Sea Region
- Located on a spur of the main breakwater of Ghazaouet harbor, it marks the entrance to the inner harbor of Ghazaouet, near the Rocher des Deux Frères.
- Latitude
- 35.1051°
- Longitude
- -1.8661°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ghazaouet(0.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E6722.2
- NGA No.
- 22712
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- post
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 6m red post centered on a round 1-story concrete base.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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