Search ||  A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z 

Name: Isla Isabel II Light  

Feedback to the database manager

Nearest Town or City:
Melilla, , Morocco

Location: Mediterranean coast of Morocco, near Cap de l'Eau (Ras el Ma).

Managing Organization:
Autoridad Portuaria de Melilla

Website: http://www.puertomelilla.com

Notes:
Isla Isabel II (or Isabel Segunda) is part of the Chafarinas, a group of three Spanish-controlled islands off the Moroccan coast, about 27 miles east of Melilla. The only inhabitants in the islands are Spanish soldiers posted on Isabel II. Spain's sovereignty over the Charafinas has been contested by Morocco.

Tower Height: 59

Height of Focal Plane: 170

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 7 seconds, visible for 8 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White tower and dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1884

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.


Subscribe
to Lighthouse Digest



USLHS Marker Fund


Lighthouse History
Research Institute


Shop Online












Subscribe   Contact Us   About Us   Copyright Foghorn Publishing, 1994- 2024 Lighthouse Facts       Lighthouse History