Jazirat Umm an Namil Lighthouse
Jazirat Umm an Namil Lighthouse has a focal height of 17 metres.
- Focal height
- 17 metres
- Coordinates
- 29.38167, 47.86694
The Jazirat Umm an Namil Lighthouse is located on the island of Umm al Namil in Kuwait Bay, within the Persian Gulf. The island is situated approximately 600 meters from the Kuwaiti mainland.
The lighthouse was built on a concrete base with a metal skeletal tower, featuring a square pyramidal shape with a balcony and lantern. It is marked by red and white horizontal bands. The lighthouse is managed by the Kuwait Port Authority.
The island of Umm al Namil has a rich history, with archaeological finds dating back to the ancient Islamic era, Dilmun civilization, Hellenistic, and Bronze Age periods. The site has been the subject of various studies and excavations, highlighting its significance in human history and civilizations.
Light and tower
It has a square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of metal skeletal. Its daymark is red and white horizontal bands tower. The light has a focal height of 17 metres. It is managed by Kuwait Port Authority. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D7601.8.
Details
- Marking
- red and white horizontal bands tower
- Foundation
- concrete base
- Description
- '''Umm al Namil''' () is an island belonging to Kuwait, located within Kuwait Bay, in Persian Gulf. The island is at shortest, away from the Kuwaiti mainland.
- Tower Shape
- square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern
- Focal Height M
- 17
- Managing Agent
- Kuwait Port Authority
- Admiralty Number
- D7601.8
- Construction Material
- metal skeletal tower