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Jeddah Light
File:Jeddah Light.jpgJeddah Light
LocationJeddah
Saudi Arabia
Coordinates21°28′07″N 39°08′59″E / 21.4687°N 39.1497°E / 21.4687; 39.1497
Tower
Constructed1990
Foundationconcrete
Constructionconcrete and steel tower
Height113 metres (371 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with a spheric observation building with balcony on the top
Markingswhite tower
Light
Focal height140 metres (460 ft)
Range25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 20s.

Jeddah Light is an active lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a height of approximately 436 feet (133 m) it is the tallest lighthouse in the world, surpassing the previous record held by the 352 feet (107 m) Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. It is located at the end of the outer pier on the north side of the entrance to Jeddah Seaport.

File:Jeddah Light at evening.jpg
An evening view of the tower, showing the light at the top












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References

  1. Jeddah Port Control Tower, Emporis website
  2. Jeddah The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 19, 2016
  3. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Saudi Arabia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.



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