Ras el Hilal (LYREH)

Summer.

Ras el Hilal is situated approximately 48km W of Derna and 240km E of Benghazi.

Good anchorage is obtainable, well sheltered from winds between NNW, through W, to SE, in depths from 11.0-18.0m, with good holding ground of sand and weed. Small craft may obtain good shelter from N winds close to the shore. All vessels must anchor and must not shift berth except on the instructions of the port authority.

BA 3355. Admiralty Pilot NP49.

Ra's al Hilal Light (black and white chequered pyramid, 12m in height) is exhibited on Ra's al Hilal Point (32°55'N 022°11'E). A prominent watch tower stands 0.8nm SW of the Ra's al Hilal Light structure.