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Île Kuriat Lighthouse

Fl Red/White 5s🇹🇳TNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Île Kuriat Lighthouse

Also known as: Île Kuriat (Jazirat Qurayyat)

The Île Kuriat lighthouse was built in 1894 from masonry and stands 26 meters tall. It is a square tower that rises from a one-story keeper's house, topped with a lantern and gallery. The operational light emits a red flash every 5 seconds to the north and a white flash every 5 seconds to the south, with a focal height of 30 meters. This light has a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a small, uninhabited island approximately 20 kilometers east of Monastir, Tunisia.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the low-lying Île Kuriat and its surrounding waters, which present a navigational hazard. Its sector light provides specific directional information to mariners in an otherwise open stretch of sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red/White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red/White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s (N), Fl W 5s (S)
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Monastir(9.8 km)
Admiralty No.
E6380
NGA No.
21920
ARLHS No.
TUN-002

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
masonry

Structure: square masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story keeper's house

Location

Country
🇹🇳Tunisia
Region
Monastir
Sea Region
A small, uninhabited island about 20 km (13 mi) east of Monastir and 32 km (20 mi) north of Mahdia, known as Kuriat or Qurayyat.
Latitude
35.7996°
Longitude
11.0334°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Île Kuriat Lighthouse at night?+
Île Kuriat displays the characteristic Fl Red/White 5s. 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 red/white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Île Kuriat Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île Kuriat Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TEBOULBA at 9.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include MONASTIR (9.8 NM W), Ksibet el Médiouni (11.2 NM SW), Mahdia (18.1 NM S), Sousse (18.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île Kuriat Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île Kuriat 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 Île Kuriat Lighthouse?+
Île Kuriat 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 Île Kuriat Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Île Kuriat 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.