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Artek Light

H853+4C Hurzuf

Name and Location

The Artek Light is located in the picturesque town of Hurzuf, Crimea, Ukraine.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Artek Light is unknown, but it was built during a period of significant maritime activity in the region. The lighthouse serves as a Reserve light range, providing crucial navigational aid to ships traveling through these waters.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture of the Artek Light is not well-documented, but it is believed to be constructed from local materials, such as stone or brick.

Light and Navigation

The Artek Light emits a white light with a characteristic sequence of 0.5+(1)+0.5+(1)+0.5+(4), lasting approximately 7.5 seconds and covering a range of 13 miles (21 km). This unique pattern helps mariners distinguish the lighthouse from other beacons in the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding public accessibility or on-site facilities at the Artek Light. Visitors may enjoy exploring the nearby town of Hurzuf and its historic architecture.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by the scenic coastline and rolling hills of the Crimean peninsula.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As a minor lighthouse, the Artek Light does not have a specific heritage status. It is presumed to be manually operated or automated at some point in its history, but this information cannot be confirmed due to lack of available data.

Further Information

For more information on the Artek Light, consult the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication "Pub. 113" from October 20, 2011.

Details

NameArtek Light
CityHurzuf
CountryUkraine
Coordinates44.5577778, 34.3036111
Historic significanceReserve light range
Construction materialstone or brick
Focal height0
Tower height12
Landscape typecoastline
View descriptionscenic coastline and rolling hills of the Crimean peninsula
Nearby attractionshistoric architecture in Hurzuf
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range21