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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

NameОдеський створний маяк
CityOdessa
CountryUkraine
Coordinates46.4899457, 30.7331621
Historic significancevital aid to mariners for over a century
Architectural stylestone
Construction materialstone
Focal height54.9
Tower height54.9
View descriptionBusy waters of the Black Sea
Light characteristicFl (10s) 20s off
Automatedtrue