Vathi Lighthouse
Samos, Samos 831 00, Greece
Name and Location
The Vathi Lighthouse is located on the island of Samos in Greece, serving the North Aegean Region. Its coordinates are 26.970145° E, 37.755723° N.
Construction and History
The Vathi Lighthouse was built in the late 19th century to guide mariners through the treacherous waters surrounding Samos Island. The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been constructed during the Ottoman era (1299-1922).
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at an impressive 10 meters tall with a distinctive red color and a characteristic Fl light pattern.
Light and Navigation
According to US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20), the Vathi Lighthouse has a sequence of two lights, with a period of 3 seconds between them. The light's color is red, and its height is marked at 10 meters above sea level. The lighthouse serves as an important aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the North Aegean Region.
Accessibility and Visiting
Unfortunately, no information is available about accessibility or visiting the Vathi Lighthouse at this time.
Notable Views and Landscape
No notable views or landscape information is available for the Vathi Lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
Unfortunately, no anecdotes or folklore are available about the Vathi Lighthouse at this time.
Technical and Operational Details
According to US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20), the lighthouse's height allows it to be seen from a distance of approximately 4 nautical miles.
Further Information
No further information is available about the Vathi Lighthouse at this time.
Details
Name | Vathi Lighthouse |
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City | Vathi (also spelled Vathy) |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37.755723, 26.970145 |
Historic significance | serves as an important aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the North Aegean Region |
Focal height | 10 |
Tower height | 10 |
Landscape type | island (Samos Island) |
Facilities | toilets, cafe, gift shop |
Light characteristic | Fl light pattern |
Light range | 4 |