Name and Location

The Darłowo Lighthouse, also known as Latarnia Morska Darłowo, is located in Darłowo, Poland. Its coordinates are 16.3785579° E and 54.4403358° N, situated near the mouth of the Łebsko Bay in the Baltic Sea.

Construction and History

The Darłowo Lighthouse has been guiding mariners since 1855. With a height of 19.7 meters (64.3 feet), this structure has been an important aid to navigation for over 160 years, serving as a key reference point for mariners navigating the Baltic Sea.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Darłowo Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light signal is visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (27.8 kilometers) and has a sequence of two white flashes every 30 seconds. The light character is described as LFl, indicating a light that is fixed in red color with a period of 15 minutes. It is grouped with another nearby beacon, identified by the sequence 2+(3), 2+(8).

Accessibility and Visiting

No information is available on accessibility or visiting the Darłowo Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information is available on notable views or landscape surrounding the Darłowo Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are available about the Darłowo Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's light character is described as LFl, indicating a light that is fixed in red color with a period of 15 minutes. The light signal is visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (27.8 kilometers) and has a sequence of two white flashes every 30 seconds.

Further Information

The Darłowo Lighthouse's historic significance is marked in various publications, including the US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07).