Daedalus Reef

Daedalus Reef (also known as Abu Kizan) is a 400-meter-long and 100-meter-wide (1,310–330 ft) standalone reef in the Egyptian Red Sea situated about 90 kilometers from Marsa Alam.[2][3] There is a small artificial island in the center of the reef, which hosts a lighthouse constructed in 1863 and rebuilt in 1931.[4] Daedalus reef is a well-known place for diving because of good chances to see pelagic fish, such as hammerhead sharks, and an abundance of corals. In the high season one can find many dive safari boats staying overnight, anchored to the reef.

Daedlus Reef Lighthouse
Abū el-Kizân

Daedlus Reef Lighthouse in 2009
Egypt
Location	Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt
Coordinates	{{WikidataCoord}} – malformed coordinate data
Year first constructed	1863
Year first lit	1931
Construction	stone tower
Tower shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from a 2-story building
Markings / pattern	tower painted in white and black horizontal bands
Tower height	30 feet (9.1 m)
Focal height	30 feet (9.1 m)
Range	15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
Characteristic	three white flashes every 12 s.
Admiralty number	D7296.1 (ex-E6048)
NGA number	112-30492
ARLHS number	EGY-010 [1]

The 30 m (98 ft) lighthouse and the station is still active with 3 white flashes in a 2+1 pattern flashes every 30 seconds and only accessible by boats. The lighthouse consists of a 30 m stone tower painted in black and white horizontal bands, and a 2-story quarter building for the Egyptian coast guard and Navy.