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| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21°28′07″N 39°08′59″E / 21.4687°N 39.1497°E / 21.4687; 39.1497 |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1990 |
| Construction | concrete and steel |
| Height | 436 feet (133 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical, carrying a spherical building |
| Markings | white |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 450 feet (140 m) |
| Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
| Characteristic | three white flashes every 20s |
Jeddah Light is an active lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a height of approximately 436 feet (133 m) it has a credible claim to be the world's tallest lighthouse. It is located at the end of the outer pier on the north side of the entrance to Jeddah Seaport.
See also
References
- Jeddah Port Control Tower, Emporis website
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Saudi Arabia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- List of Lights, Pub. 112: Western Pacific and Indian Oceans Including the Persian Gulf and Red Sea (PDF). List of Lights. United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 2009. p. 494. Listed as "Jiddah".
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