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CXQV+6H Mount Athos, Greece

Name and Location

The Ormos Plati Lighthouse is located at CXQV+6H, Mount Athos, Greece (40.43805° N, 23.99395° E).

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Ormos Plati Lighthouse is unknown, but based on its architectural style, it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's design is typical of Greek minor lighthouses from that era, featuring a simple yet functional structure.

Light and Navigation

The Ormos Plati Lighthouse emits a white light with a range of approximately 4 nautical miles (7.4 km). Its light character is denoted as "Q" by the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

Accessibility and Visiting

As of this writing, it is unclear whether the Ormos Plati Lighthouse remains in active service or has been decommissioned. Due to its remote location and limited accessibility, visiting the lighthouse may not be feasible for most individuals.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features a mix of rugged terrain, rocky shores, and scenic vistas of the Aegean Sea. The Ormos Plati Lighthouse is situated on the eastern coast of Mount Athos, an autonomous monastic state within Greece.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are recorded about the Ormos Plati Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

There is no information available about the technical and operational details of the lighthouse.

Further Information

For more information about lighthouses in general or specific details about other lighthouses, consult relevant sources such as: United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publications, International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), Maritime museums and organizations.

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Coordinates40.43805, 23.99395