Одеський створний маяк
Preobrazhens'ka St, 5, Odesa, Odes'ka oblast, Ukraine, 65000
Name and Location
The Odessa Stvornyi Lighthouse is located in Odessa, Ukraine, on the shores of the Black Sea. It stands as a prominent landmark in the region.
Construction and History
The lighthouse was built in the late 19th century during the reign of the Russian Empire, which had control over Ukraine at the time. Its exact construction date is unknown. The structure is believed to be made of stone with a distinctive red coloration that serves as a visual warning to ships approaching the coast.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at an impressive 54.9 meters (180 feet) tall, making it easily visible from a distance. Its unique design features a red coloration, which is believed to be made of stone.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a characteristic flash pattern: 10 seconds on, 20 seconds off. This unique sequence helps to distinguish it from other nearby beacons, making it easier for ships to identify their location.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available.
Notable Views and Landscape
No information available.
Anecdotes and Folklore
Note: The lighthouse is also known as the "Leuchtturm Odessa Oberfeuer" in German or the "Одесский створный маяк" in Russian. No specific anecdotes or folklore are mentioned.
Technical and Operational Details
- * Height: 54.9 meters (180 feet)
- * Light source: None specified
- * Flash pattern: 10 seconds on, 20 seconds off
- * Color: Red
- * Location: Odessa, Ukraine
Further Information
Note: The lighthouse has been a vital component of the region's maritime infrastructure for generations. Its unique design and location make it an important aid to navigation, helping to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the busy waters of the Black Sea.
Details
Name | Одеський створний маяк |
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City | Odessa |
Country | Ukraine |
Coordinates | 46.4899457, 30.7331621 |
Historic significance | vital aid to mariners for over a century |
Architectural style | stone |
Construction material | stone |
Focal height | 54.9 |
Tower height | 54.9 |
View description | Busy waters of the Black Sea |
Light characteristic | Fl (10s) 20s off |
Automated | true |