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Name: Ile Plane Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Al Jazirah al Mussattahah Light

Nearest Town or City:
Ghar el-Mehl, , Tunisia

Location: Off Ras Sidi Ali el-Mekki (Cape Farina), about 40 km east of Bizerte.


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Photo: French Service des Phares et Balises

Tower Height: 39

Height of Focal Plane: 65

Characteristic and Range: Two flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 15 nautical miles (white) and 11 nautical miles (red sector).

Description of Tower: White square tower with a red lantern and red bands, on a white rectangular dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1888

Date Present Tower Built: 1888

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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