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Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇩🇿Algiers, DZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse

The Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse is a 33-meter-high square masonry tower, featuring a lantern and gallery, which arises from a two-story masonry keeper's dwelling. It is painted white with a red upper section. The light's focal plane is at 64 meters, and it produces a white flash each five seconds. Its visibility extends for 20.6 nautical miles. This structure is located on the main jetty, delineating the entrance to Port D'El Djamila.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for vessels approaching and departing Port D'El Djamila, facilitating the port's commercial operations.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
20.6NM

Location

City
Algiers
Country
🇩🇿Algeria
Region
Algiers
Sea Region
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty, Algeria
Latitude
36.7655°
Longitude
3.0687°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alger (Algiers)(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E6622.
NGA No.
22424
ARLHS No.
ALG-008

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red top
Material
masonry

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse at night?+
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty displays the characteristic Fl 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Alger (Algiers) at 0.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Rouiba (10.5 NM E), TIPAZA (31.5 NM WSW), Dellys (41.7 NM ENE), Cherchell (43.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty 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 Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse?+
Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty 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 Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port D'El Djamila (Port Madrague) Main Jetty 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.