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Pointe aux Caves (Albion)
Mauritius
A handsome, very British lighthouse in the tropical Indian Ocean; it replaced a lightship station established in 1867. Locally it is usually called the Phare d'Albion. Located on a headland about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Port Louis, the national capital. Accessible by road. Site open, tower open by arrangement with the attendant.
| Manufacture Date | 1909 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1910 |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl.(2)W. 10s. Two white flashes every 10 s; there is also a continuous red passing light at a focal plane of 30 m (98 ft). |
| Lighthouse Markings | White concrete tower, two red bands. 30 m (98 ft) masonry tower with lantern and gallery. Lighthouse painted white with two red horizontal bands. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Mauritius Ports Authority |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Open |
| Coordinates | -20.1913813253,57.4117328545 |
| Other | ARLHS MAT-004; Admiralty D7096; NGA 32852. |
| Data Source | Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years) |