Navigational Light Nesebur

The Navigational Light Nesebur, also known as "Навигационна светлина Несебър" in Bulgarian, is a historic lighthouse located on the coast of Bulgaria.

History

• The construction of the Navigational Light Nesebur began in 1910 and was completed in 1911. The light served as an important aid to navigation for ships approaching the port of Nesebar.

Architecture

The tower height of the Navigational Light Nesebur is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). The focal height, which is the distance from the top of the lens to the sea level, is around 15 meters (49 feet).

The light features two distinct lights: a red light with a range of 4 nautical miles and a green light with a range of 2 nautical miles. Both lights are characterized by an eight-second period.

Light Characteristics

The Navigational Light Nesebur emits a Fl (flash) pattern, which is a sequence of flashes followed by periods of darkness. The red light has a sector start angle of 240 degrees and an end angle of 285 degrees, while the green light has a sector start angle of 285 degrees and an end angle of 240 degrees.

Current Status

The Navigational Light Nesebur is currently an automated aid to navigation, meaning it operates without human intervention. However, its current status as an active lighthouse is not confirmed.

Location and Accessibility

The Navigational Light Nesebur is located at the Andzhelo Ronkali address in the town of Nesebar, Bulgaria. The light is situated on a small peninsula overlooking the Black Sea.

Visitors can access the light by visiting the nearby port or coastal areas.

Heritage Status

The Navigational Light Nesebur has been designated as a historic landmark and is included in the list of protected cultural heritage sites in Bulgaria.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.