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Name: Punta Almina Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Ceuta, , Spain

Location: Eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco.


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Photo: Courtesy of Michel Forand

Managing Organization:
Autoridad Portuaria de Ceuta

Website: http://www.puertodeceuta.com

Notes:
The city of Ceuta and its immediate surroundings form a Spanish-controlled enclave on the Moroccan coast. Spain's sovereignty over the territory has been contested by Morocco.

Tower Height: 52

Height of Focal Plane: 484

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 22 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White circular tower on dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1855

Date Present Tower Built: 1919?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.


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