Mikhmoret Light
Mikhmoret Light has a focal height of 14 metres, a tower height of 14 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1960.
- Focal height
- 14 metres
- Tower height
- 14 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 1960
- First lit
- 1960
- Light characteristic
- two flashes, one white and one red, every 15s
- Status
- active
- Coordinates
- 32.40269, 34.86728
The Mikhmoret Light is a lighthouse located in Mikhmoret, Israel, specifically in the Mevo'ot Yam nautical school on the north side of the harbor. The exact year the lighthouse was built is not certain, but it is believed to have been lit in the 1960s. The lighthouse is a one-story concrete building supported by concrete piles and features a dark blue and white trim.
The Mikhmoret Light has a focal height of 14 meters and a range of 10 nautical miles. Its characteristic is two flashes, one white and one red, every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is still active and serves as an aid to navigation for vessels in the area.
The Mikhmoret Light has an interesting history, although not much is known about its past. It is also known as the Mevo'ot Yam Light, and its location in the nautical school highlights its importance in maritime education and training. Despite the limited information available, the Mikhmoret Light remains a significant landmark in the region and an important part of Israel's lighthouse network.
Light and tower
Its daymark is dark blue with white trim (building). The light has a focal height of 14 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is two flashes, one white and one red, every 15s. It was first lit in 1960. Its recorded status is active.
Details
- Name
- Mikhmoret Light
- Status
- active
- Marking
- dark blue with white trim (building)
- Range Nm
- 10
- Foundation
- one-story concrete building supported by concrete piles
- Year Built
- 1960
- Description
- '''Mikhmoret Light''' (), or '''Mevo'ot Yam Light''' (), is a lighthouse in Mikhmoret, Israel. It is located in the Mevo'ot Yam nautical school, on the north side of the harbor of Mikhmoret.
- Image Caption
- Mikhmoret Light, 2009
- Location Text
- Mikhmoret
- Focal Height M
- 14
- Tower Height M
- 14
- Year First Lit
- 1960
- Light Characteristic
- two flashes, one white and one red, every 15s