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Eilat Light

Coordinates: 29°29′57.7″N 34°54′46.9″E / 29.499361°N 34.913028°E / 29.499361; 34.913028
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Eilat Light
Eilat Light, 2010
Map
LocationEilat, Israel
Coordinates29°29′57.7″N 34°54′46.9″E / 29.499361°N 34.913028°E / 29.499361; 34.913028
Tower
Foundationcylindrical 1-story equipment room
Constructionconcrete tower
Height9 metres (30 ft)
Shape6-legged skeletal tower with lantern and gallery
Markingswhite with black trim and a black band around each of the legs
Light
Focal height64 metres (210 ft)
Range21 nautical miles (39 km; 24 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 10s.

Eilat Light (Hebrew: מגדלור אילת) is a lighthouse in Eilat, Israel. It is located on a bluff on the west side of the Gulf of Aqaba, about 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) northeast of the Egyptian border and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southwest of the port of Eilat.[1] The location is locally known as "the lighthouse beach" (Hebrew: חוף המגדלור), and is used for camping and snorkeling. It is close to the "University" diving location.

The site is open, though climbing the bluff might be difficult. The tower is closed to the public.

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Israel". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2010-07-19.