Notes: The territory of Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, was annexed by Morocco in the 1970s and has been administered by that country since then. However, its international status remains undecided, pending a referendum that has been postponed several times.
Tower Height: 148 Height of Focal Plane: 230 Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 15 seconds, visible for 24 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White octagonal tower with black stripes.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1903: Square tower on fort. Date Established: 1903 Date Present Tower Built: ? Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
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