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ToweroftheNavy

RWG4+C6 La Güera

Name and Location

The Tower of the Navy (برج البحرية) is a historic lighthouse located in La Güera, Western Sahara.

Construction and History

Located in La Güera, Western Sahara, the Tower of the Navy has been guiding mariners since its construction year. This remarkable structure stands at a height of [Height] meters, with a focal height of [Focal Height] meters.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, there is no available information regarding the tower's architecture or materials.

Light and Navigation

The tower's primary function is to emit a red light (Fl(3)W.15s), with a range of [Range] nautical miles and a sector start/end of 267/177 degrees. This beacon serves as a vital aid to navigation, helping vessels navigate the surrounding waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the tower and explore its history and architecture. To reach the Tower of the Navy, follow these directions: [Directions]. The lighthouse operates using manual operation.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no available stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers or the tower's significance in the region's maritime heritage.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates using manual operation. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about visitor hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities.

Further Information

  • For more details, please refer to the managing authority's website or contact them directly: [Managing Authority].
  • Nearby attractions include [List nearby attractions].

Details

NameToweroftheNavy
City
CountryWesternsahara
Coordinates20.826046, -17.0944487
Year of construction[YearofConstruction]
Eventsunknown
Historic significancemaritimeheritage
Keeper storiesunknown
Stories[Listnearbyattractions]
Construction material
Focal height[FocalHeight]meters
Tower height[Height]meters
Landscape typecoastalareawithrichmarinelife
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundinglandscapeandenvironment
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range[Range]nauticalmiles