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Latarnia Morska Ustka

Marynarki Polskiej 1, 76-270 Ustka, Poland

Name and Location

Latarnia Morska Ustka is a historical lighthouse located in Poland, situated on the coast of Pomeranian Voivodeship at Marynarki Polskiej 1, 76-270 Ustka, Poland.

Construction and History

The Latarnia Morska Ustka lighthouse was built in 1892 to aid navigation along the Baltic Sea coast. It is one of the most well-known and respected lighthouses in Poland.

Architecture and Materials

The tower's design features a distinctive white color scheme, with a height of 22.20 meters (72 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse has a period of 6 seconds, flashing its light every 6 seconds. Its sequence is characterized by four main sequences, each with two secondary sequences. The lighthouse's light is colored white and has a range of 18 kilometers (11 miles). It stands at the center coordinates (16.8545162, 54.5879627) and has a height of 19.5 meters (64 feet), situated near the coastline with a range of 18 kilometers (11 miles) and a sector end of 254 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers stunning views of the Baltic Sea coast.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has a period of 6 seconds, flashing its light every 6 seconds. Its sequence is characterized by four main sequences, each with two secondary sequences. The lighthouse's light is colored white and has a range of 18 kilometers (11 miles).

Further Information

  • * Wikidata: Q11301633
  • * Wikipedia: pl:Latarnia Morska Ustka

Details

NameLatarnia Morska Ustka
CityUstka
CountryPoland
Coordinates54.5879627, 16.8545162
Year of construction1892
Historic significanceAid navigation along the Baltic Sea coast
Tower height19.5
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionBreathtaking views of the Baltic Sea coast
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Light characteristic"Fl(4)6s"
Light range11
Automatedtrue