description Cape Bon Lighthouse Overview
Completed in 1897, the Cape Bon Lighthouse stands on Tunisia’s eastern coast, rising 65 meters above sea level and utilizing a fixed optic to guide ships through hazardous waters near Cap Bon Island.
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Where is Cape Bon Lighthouse?
Cape Bon Lighthouse is associated with Cap Bon on Tunisia’s northeastern peninsula, overlooking the Mediterranean. The cape is part of mainland Tunisia rather than a separate island.
When was Cape Bon Lighthouse completed?
The lighthouse was completed in 1897. Its role was to guide ships through the hazardous waters around the Cap Bon headland.
How high is Cape Bon Lighthouse?
The catalog description places the light about 65 meters above sea level. That elevation helps the fixed optic remain visible to vessels navigating offshore.
What kind of light does Cape Bon Lighthouse use?
The catalog description identifies a fixed optic, meaning the light appears steady rather than flashing. This steady signal helps distinguish the lighthouse from neighboring navigational lights.
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