Gibraltar Detached Mole ("B" Head) Lighthouse

The Gibraltar Detached Mole ("B" Head) Lighthouse is located at the south end of Gibraltar Harbour in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory on the Iberian Peninsula. The lighthouse stands at 37 feet tall and was built using concrete. It is positioned on the Detached Mole at the south entrance to the harbour.

The lighthouse has a square shape and features a focal plane of 29 feet, with a range of 5 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is a quick, flashing red light. The Gibraltar Detached Mole ("B" Head) Lighthouse is one of several structures protecting the harbour, which is situated at the south end of the Strait of Gibraltar and the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.

The harbour's system of manmade defences includes breakwaters, such as the North Mole, the Detached Mole, and the South Mole. The Detached Mole, where the lighthouse is located, is positioned at the "B" Head and serves as part of the harbour's protection system. While the exact date of construction is not specified, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation and a prominent feature in Gibraltar Harbour.

Light and tower

It has a square tower. The tower is built of concrete. The light has a focal height of 9 metres. Its light characteristic is Q.R.