Jeddah Light | |
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Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
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Construction | concrete and steel |
Tower shape | cylindrical, carrying a spherical building |
Markings / pattern | white |
Height | 436 feet (133 m) |
Focal height | 450 feet (140 m) |
Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
Characteristic | three white flashes every 20s |
Admiralty number | E6054.5 |
NGA number | 112-30554 |
ARLHS number | SAU-003 |
Jeddah Light is an active lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a height of approximately 436 feet (133 m) it has a credible claim to be the world's tallest lighthouse.[1] It is located at the end of the outer pier on the north side of the entrance to Jeddah Seaport.