Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light

Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light has a focal height of 18 metres, a tower height of 18 metres and a range of 7 nautical miles.

Focal height
18 metres
Tower height
18 metres
Range
7 nautical miles
Light characteristic
Fl (2) G 5s.
Status
active
Coordinates
31.68526, 34.55612
Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light

The Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light is a lighthouse located in Ashkelon, Israel. It is situated at the end of the main breakwater of the Ashkelon Marina and can be accessed by walking the pier, although the tower itself is closed to the public.

The lighthouse has a unique design, consisting of a 2-story cylindrical concrete base with a metal tower on top, forming a multistage cylindrical tower that stands at 18 meters tall. The tower is white in color and has a distinctive flash characteristic of two green flashes every five seconds. The light has a range of 7 nautical miles.

The Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light is an important aid to navigation in the area, guiding mariners safely into the marina. While the exact year it was built is not known, the lighthouse is still active and serving its purpose. With its unique architecture and important function, the Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light is a notable landmark in Ashkelon, Israel.

Light and tower

It has a multistage cylindrical tower. The tower is built of metal. Its daymark is white tower. The light has a focal height of 18 metres. The light has a range of 7 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) G 5s. Its recorded status is active.

Details

Name
Ashkelon Marina North Breakwater Light
Status
active
Marking
white tower
Range Nm
7
Foundation
2-story cylindrical concrete base
Description
'''Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light''' is a lighthouse in Ashkelon, Israel. It is located at the end of the main breakwater of the Ashkelon Marina. The site is accessible by walking the pier, but the tower is closed to the public.
Tower Shape
multistage cylindrical tower
Image Caption
Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light
Location Text
Ashkelon
Focal Height M
18
Tower Height M
18
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) G 5s.
Construction Material
metal tower