Lighthouse in Krynica Morska

Krynica Morska Lighthouse
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Krynica Morska Lighthouse
Poland
Location Krynica Morska
Pomeranian Voivodship
Poland
Coordinates 54°23′07.3″N 19°27′02.8″E / 54.385361°N 19.450778°E / 54.385361; 19.450778Coordinates: 54°23′07.3″N 19°27′02.8″E / 54.385361°N 19.450778°E / 54.385361; 19.450778
Year first constructed 1895 (first)
Year first lit 1951 (current)
Deactivated 1945-1951
Construction cement blocks
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern orange-red tower, white lantern
Height 27 metres (89 ft)
Focal height 53 metres (174 ft)
Light source mains power
Range 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) [1]
Characteristic Oc (2) W 12s.
Admiralty number C3090
NGA number 6996
ARLHS number POL-013[2]

This lighthouse is located in Krynica Morska, Pomeranian Voivodship, Poland.

History

The original lighthouse, built in 1895, was destroyed in 1945 after being mined by retreating German forces. A new lighthouse, now open to visitors, was built in 1951. Adjacent to it is a small cemetery with a monument to the Soviet soldiers killed in the explosion that destroyed the original building. [3]

See also

References

  1. blinkfueer.de
  2. Krynica Morska Lighthouse The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 16, 2016
  3. Lighthouses of Poland (Polish)


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