West Island Lighthouse
West Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 17 metres and a range of 12 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 17 metres
- Range
- 12 nautical miles
- Coordinates
- -9.38306, 46.2206
The West Island Lighthouse is located on West Island, part of the Seychelles, specifically within the Aldabra Group. It is situated 1,150 kilometers southwest of the nation's capital, Victoria. The island itself spans an area of 9.29 square kilometers.
The lighthouse is constructed as a metal skeletal tower. There is limited information available on the specific year it was built. The West Island Lighthouse is part of a larger atoll, forming the northwestern edge of the Aldabra atoll. The atoll is home to a scientific base, La Gigi, which is the sole habitation in the area and is home to 12 scientists.
As for the current status of the West Island Lighthouse, there is no specific information on its operational state. However, it is part of the list of lighthouses in Seychelles. The island has an interesting history, with a diverse population consisting of Creole, French, East Africans, and Indians. The West Island Lighthouse is an important part of the island's landscape and the Seychelles as a whole.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 17 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 32778. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D6879.
Details
- Range Nm
- 12
- Nga Number
- 32778
- Description
- '''Picard Island''' (also known as '''West Island'''), is part of the Seychelles. As the third largest island within the Aldabra Group, it is situated 1,150 kilometres southwest of the nation's capital, Victoria. The island spans an area of 9.29 km2.
- Focal Height M
- 17
- Admiralty Number
- D6879