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Jeddah Light
File:Jeddah Light.jpgJeddah Light
LocationJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates21°28′07″N 39°08′59″E / 21.4687°N 39.1497°E / 21.4687; 39.1497
Tower
Constructed1990
Constructionconcrete and steel
Height113 metres (371 ft)
Shapecylindrical, carrying a spherical building
Markingswhite
Light
Focal height140 metres (460 ft)
Range25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi)
Characteristicthree white flashes every 20s

Jeddah Light is an active lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a height of approximately 133 metres (436 ft) it is the tallest lighthouse in the world, surpassing the previous record held by the 107 metres (351 ft) Perry Memorial Monument. It is located at the end of the outer pier on the north side of the entrance to Jeddah Seaport.

See also

File:Jeddah Light at evening.jpg
An evening view of the tower, showing the light at the top

References

  1. Jeddah Port Control Tower, Emporis website
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Saudi Arabia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


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