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Gibraltar South Mole Lighthouse
A Head
Map
LocationGibraltar Harbour, Gibraltar, Iberian Peninsula
Coordinates36°08′02″N 5°21′51″W / 36.13396°N 5.36422°W / 36.13396; -5.36422
Tower
Constructioncast iron tower
Height17 metres (56 ft)
Shapecylindrical mast with beacon
Markingswhite tower
OperatorPort of Gibraltar[1]
Light
Focal height18 metres (59 ft)
Rangewhite: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 2s.

The Gibraltar South Mole Lighthouse is one of several lighthouses in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory at the south end of the Iberian Peninsula. Also known as the Gibraltar "A" Head Lighthouse, it has a cast-iron, skeletal tower which is painted black and features two galleries. The lighthouse remains operational and is positioned west of the Rock of Gibraltar, on the South Mole at Gibraltar Harbour. It is operated by the Gibraltar Port Authority.

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Gibraltar". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 3 February 2016.

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