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Gibraltar North Mole Lighthouse is a black, octagonal tower constructed of cast iron, with a height of 17 metres (56 feet). The skeletal tower has a central cylinder. The original lantern and gallery platform were exchanged for a square skeletal tower and new lantern and gallery platform to
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Western Arm of the L-shaped North Mole of the Port of Gibraltar. It is positioned at the "D" head of the North Mole; hence, its alternate name. The lighthouse and harbour are north of the eastern end of the
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elevate the light source. (A similar tower at the north end of the South Mole of the harbour differs in that it retains its original gallery.) The
Gibraltar North Mole Lighthouse is operational and is utilized as an
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Both the tower and the site are closed to the public. The lighthouse is operated by the
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Digital List of Lights (ADLL) number for the Gibraltar North Mole Lighthouse is D2448. Its United States
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Photograph of the
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is a quick, flashing red light, and the range is five
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Lighthouse
Explorer, from Lighthouse Digest Magazine
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