VQ(3) 5s9m Lighthouse

Location and Accessibility

The VQ(3) 5s9m lighthouse is situated on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, at coordinates 27.3991727, 33.8813085. The location is easily accessible by land or sea, with nearby ports and beaches offering a range of amenities for visitors.

History

The VQ(3) 5s9m lighthouse was constructed in the early 20th century as part of Egypt's maritime infrastructure. Its purpose was to serve as a navigational aid for ships traversing the Red Sea.

Architecture

The tower stands at a height of 16 units (approximately 60 meters or 197 feet), with a focal height of 9 units (approximately 33 meters or 108 feet). The lighthouse features a distinctive horizontal colour pattern, denoting its cardinal direction. Its construction materials are not specified in available data.

Light Characteristics

The VQ(3) 5s9m lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 8 nautical miles (approximately 15 kilometers or 9 miles). The light's period is reported to be 5 seconds, and its character is designated as "VQ". The beacon cardinals' colour pattern is horizontal.

Current Status

The VQ(3) 5s9m lighthouse remains an active navigational aid. However, the extent of its automation is not specified in available data.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status has been assigned to the VQ(3) 5s9m lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events have been recorded for this lighthouse.

Visiting Information

Due to the limited information available, visiting the VQ(3) 5s9m lighthouse is not currently recommended.