Cap Rosa Lighthouse

Cap Rosa Lighthouse has a focal height of 132.3 metres, a tower height of 15.3 metres and a range of 19 nautical miles. It was built in 1906.

Focal height
132.3 metres
Tower height
15.3 metres
Range
19 nautical miles
Built
1906
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 6s.
Coordinates
36.94646, 8.23681

The Cap Rosa Lighthouse is located in El Kala, Algeria, at the coordinates 36°56'47.27"N 8°14'12.53"E. This lighthouse was built in 1906, with a concrete base and a cylindrical tower featuring a balcony and lantern. The tower stands at a height of 15.30 meters and has a focal height of 132.30 meters above sea level. It is marked with a white tower and a black lantern.

The lighthouse is currently managed by the Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime and has a range of approximately 19 nautical miles. It uses a characteristic pattern of two white flashes every six seconds to guide ships safely through the area. As of the available information, the current status of the lighthouse is operational, providing assistance to mariners in the region.

The Cap Rosa Lighthouse has a rich history, although specific details are limited. It is one of the many lighthouses in Algeria, contributing to the country's maritime navigation system.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower, black lantern. The light has a focal height of 132.3 metres. The light has a range of 19 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 6s. It is managed by Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime. The NGA list of lights numbers it 22168.

Details

Marking
white tower, black lantern
Range Nm
19
Foundation
concrete base
Nga Number
22168
Year Built
1906
Description
'''Cap Rosa Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse at El Kala, Algeria.
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Location Text
Cap Rosa<br>El Kala<br>[[Algeria]]
Focal Height M
132.3
Managing Agent
Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime
Tower Height M
15.3
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 6s.
Construction Material
concrete tower