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Jiddah Light

F49X+CW7، ميناء جدة الإس��امي،، Jeddah Islamic Seaport, Jeddah 22311, Saudi Arabia

Name and Location

The Jiddah Light is located in the heart of Jeddah Islamic Seaport, Saudi Arabia. Its precise coordinates are 21.4686105° N and 39.1497019° E.

2. Construction and History

Unfortunately, the construction year and era of the lighthouse are unknown. Although the original purpose of the Jiddah Light is unclear, it no longer serves as a functional aid for navigation.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architect and architectural style of the Jiddah Light remain unknown. The materials used in its construction are also not documented.

4. Light and Navigation

The height of the lighthouse is 137 meters, while its focal height is unavailable. The light range is 25 kilometers, with a characteristic of Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a flash pattern with three seconds of white light every 15 seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Jiddah Light, but details on how to reach it are not available. Although it is no longer used for navigation, the lighthouse still stands as an iconic symbol of maritime history and navigation.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The description of the view from the top of the Jiddah Light is unknown. The surrounding landscape and environment of the lighthouse are also unavailable.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes about the Jiddah Light are documented.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, no information on AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation is available. The Jiddah Light is referenced in nautical charts, but specific chart numbers are not provided.

9. Further Information

No references for further reading are available, and the managing authority of the Jiddah Light remains unknown.

Details

NameJiddah Light
CityJeddah
CountrySaudi Arabia
Coordinates21.4686105, 39.1497019
Tower height137
Accessibletrue
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range25