Here are the details on the Mġarr North Breakwater Light (Gozo, Malta), built around the 1970s:
Key Details
It is located at the tip of the north (northern) breakwater of Mġarr Harbour, on the island of Gozo.
Mġarr Harbour was greatly expanded in 1969 with two new breakwaters (north and main/south).
According to multiple sources, the light was put into service in 1970.
The construction dates from the broader harbour enlargement: after the 1969 breakwater expansion.
The tower is about 5 m (≈17 ft) tall.
It has a round strongly conical concrete tower, mounted on a round (cylindrical) base.
Paint scheme: green and white horizontal bands.
Focal plane (height of the light above water): approximately 7 m (≈23 ft).
It emits a green flash every 5 seconds.
Identifiers:
Admiralty: E2051.2
NGA (US): 10512
The light is automated (no lighthouse keeper).
The site and tower are closed to the public, but the tower can be seen from ferries approaching Mġarr Harbour.
It serves as an aid to navigation, marking the northern entrance (north breakwater) of Mġarr Harbour.
It works in conjunction with the Mġarr Main Breakwater Light (on the south breakwater), which emits a red flash.
Context & Significance
The construction of this lighthouse was part of a significant harbour modernization: the two breakwaters built in 1969 expanded Mġarr Harbour to a surface area of over 121,400 m².
The light is part of Malta's network of navigation aids maintained by the national maritime authority (Transport Malta).
For mariners, the green-flashing light helps safely guide vessels into the northern side of the harbour, especially under low visibility or at night.
