Eilat Light

Eilat Light (Hebrew: מגדלור אילת) is a lighthouse in Eilat, Israel. It is located on a bluff on the west side of the Gulf of Aqaba, about 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) northeast of the Egyptian border and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southwest of the port of Eilat.[1] The location is locally known as "the lighthouse beach" (Hebrew: חוף המגדלור), and is used for camping and snorkeling. It is close to the "University" diving location.

Eilat Light
Eilat Light, 2010
LocationEilat, Israel
Coordinates29°29′57.7″N 34°54′46.9″E
Foundationcylindrical 1-story equipment room
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shape6-legged skeletal tower with lantern and gallery
Markings / patternwhite with black trim and a black band around each of the legs
Tower height9 metres (30 ft)
Focal height64 metres (210 ft)
Range21 nautical miles (39 km; 24 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 10s.
Admiralty numberE6042
NGA number112-30436
ARLHS numberISR-002

The site is open, though climbing the bluff might be difficult. The tower is closed to the public.

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Israel". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2010-07-19.


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