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Svjetionik Rt Oštro

Šetalište Vladimira Nazora

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Svjetionik Rt Oštro (Kraljevica)
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Svjetionik Rt Oštro

Location and Accessibility

  • The Svjetionik Rt Oštro is situated on the island of Krk, off the coast of Croatia, at an address of Šetalište Vladimira Nazora in the town of Kraljevica.
  • The lighthouse can be easily accessed by land, with a nearby parking area available for visitors.

History

  • The Svjetionik Rt Oštro was built in 1872 and has been an important aid to navigation for mariners ever since its construction.
  • Over the years, it has played a crucial role in guiding ships safely through the treacherous waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Architecture

  • The lighthouse is constructed from stone and features a distinctive tower design that has become synonymous with Croatian maritime heritage.
  • The tower's height is 30 meters (98 feet), while its focal height stands at 55 meters (180 feet).
  • The light source used in the lighthouse is reportedly an oil-fired lamp, although this information may be subject to change.

Light Characteristics

  • The Svjetionik Rt Oštro emits a fixed white light with a range of approximately 10 nautical miles.
  • The light's pattern is reported to be a steady flash every 20 seconds.

Current Status

  • As of recent reports, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operation may have been automated in some capacity.
  • However, it is unclear whether this is currently the case, and further information may be required to confirm this status.

Heritage Status

  • The Svjetionik Rt Oštro has been recognized as a significant cultural and historical landmark in Croatia, with efforts made to preserve its integrity for future generations.

Notable Historical Events

  • Unfortunately, no specific notable events are reported to have occurred at the Svjetionik Rt Oštro.

Architecture

The lighthouse is constructed from stone and features a distinctive tower design that has become synonymous with Croatian maritime heritage. The tower's height is 30 meters (98 feet), while its focal height stands at 55 meters (180 feet). The light source used in the lighthouse is reportedly an oil-fired lamp, although this information may be subject to change.

Light Characteristics

The Svjetionik Rt Oštro emits a fixed white light with a range of approximately 10 nautical miles. The light's pattern is reported to be a steady flash every 20 seconds.

Current Status

As of recent reports, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operation may have been automated in some capacity. However, it is unclear whether this is currently the case, and further information may be required to confirm this status.

Heritage Status

The Svjetionik Rt Oštro has been recognized as a significant cultural and historical landmark in Croatia, with efforts made to preserve its integrity for future generations.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific notable events are reported to have occurred at the Svjetionik Rt Oštro.

Details

NameSvjetionik Rt Oštro
CityKraljevica
CountryCroatia
Coordinates45.273052, 14.5603895
Current useactive aid to navigation