Martel Inlet Lighthouse
Martel Inlet Lighthouse has a focal height of 14 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 2007.
- Focal height
- 14 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 2007
- Light characteristic
- Iso R 2s.
- Coordinates
- -62.08333, -58.36667
The Martel Inlet Lighthouse is located at Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station on King George Island in Antarctica. It was built in 2007 and features a metal skeletal tower with a square pyramidal shape, a balcony, and a light. The tower is painted red and white, with a red lantern, and stands at a height of 4 meters with a focal height of 14 meters.
The lighthouse has a range of 10 nautical miles and a characteristic of Iso R 2s. It is managed by Proantar and is situated near Martel Inlet, which forms the northeast head of Admiralty Bay. The inlet was charted in December 1909 by the Fourth French Antarctic Expedition under Jean-Baptiste Charcot and was named after J.L. Martel, a French politician.
The Martel Inlet Lighthouse is one of the few lighthouses in Antarctica, and its presence is likely due to the importance of the island as a research station. The lighthouse provides a vital aid to navigation for ships and boats operating in the area, helping to ensure safe passage through the icy waters. Despite its remote location, the lighthouse plays a crucial role in supporting scientific research and exploration in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 14 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso R 2s. The NGA list of lights numbers it 2729. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G1387.5.
Details
- Range Nm
- 10
- Nga Number
- 2729
- Year Built
- 2007
- Focal Height M
- 14
- Admiralty Number
- G1387.5
- Light Characteristic
- Iso R 2s.