Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Pointe Chacal ...

01/14/05 7:33 PM

1-800-758-1444

Name: Pointe Chacal Light

Also known as: Nouadhibou Light

Nearest Town or City:
Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Location: Close to Pointe Chacal, northwest coast of Africa.

Tower Height: 39

Height of Focal Plane: 66

Characteristic and Range: Isophase, 4 seconds (light on for 2 seconds, off for 2 seconds), visible for 11 nautical miles (white sector) and 8 nautical miles (red and green sectors).

Description of Tower: White octagonal tower with black stripes.

This light is operational

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.