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Маяк Будаки

W7CP+GJ Kurortne, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine

Name and Location

The Budaky Lighthouse stands tall in Kurortne, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, at an impressive 15-meter height.

Construction and History

The Budaky Lighthouse was constructed during the 19th century, following traditional architectural styles of its time. Its structure consists of a white tower topped with a red roof, featuring a distinctive octagonal shape.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its white tower topped with a red roof, featuring an octagonal shape. The materials used in its construction are not specified.

Light and Navigation

The light itself is characterized by a Fl (white) flash every 5 seconds, with a range of 17 nautical miles. This unique pattern helps guide mariners through the coastal waters of Ukraine, with a reserve range of 7 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

As a reserve lighthouse, the Budaky Lighthouse is not open to the general public for visitation or guided tours. However, it remains an important part of Ukraine's maritime heritage and cultural history.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is officially known as the Budaky Lighthouse, with a range of 7 nautical miles. The light itself has a range of 17 nautical miles.

Further Information

For more information about the Budaky Lighthouse or Ukraine's maritime history, please consult: US NGA Pub. 113. 2020, Ukrainian Maritime Authority, Local historical records and archives.

Details

NameМаяк Будаки
CityKurortne
CountryUkraine
Coordinates45.9213673, 30.2865737
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Architectural styletraditional
Tower height15
Heritage statustrue
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl (white) flash every 5 seconds
Light range17
Automatedtrue