Czołpino Lighthouse
Czołpino Lighthouse (Polish: Latarnia Morska Czołpino) is a lighthouse located on the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea, located to the north of the village of Czołpino, Pomeranian Voivodeship.[2]
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| Location | Czołpino Pomeranian Voivodeship Poland |
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| Coordinates | 54°43′05.7″N 17°14′28.9″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1875 |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Height | 25.2 metres (83 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | unpainted tower, white observation room, black lantern dome |
| Operator | Urząd Morski w Słupsku[1] |
| Heritage | immovable monument  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 75 metres (246 ft) |
| Lens | hyperradiant Fresnel lens |
| Range | 21 metres (69 ft) |
| Characteristic | LFl Fl W 8s. |
The lighthouse is located between Ustka's and Stilo's lighthouses.[3]
History
The lighthouse's construction was completed on 15 January 1875. On top of the tower, there is an optical device made in France, from 1926. The lighthouse has a drum lens, made from forty-three prismatic crystals.[4]
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Poland: Baltic Coast". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- "Museum Kluki – Attractions". Muzeum Kluki. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- "Lighthouse in Czołpino". Turystyczny Bałtyk. Archived from the original on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- "Latarnia Czołpino". Kogis. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
External links
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- Urząd Morski w Słupsku (in Polish)
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