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Jarosławiec Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Poland

Lighthouse

54°32′23.1″N 16°32′32.3″E / 54.539750°N 16.542306°E / 54.539750; 16.542306TowerConstructed1830 (first)Constructionbrick towerHeight33.30 metres (109.3 ft)Shapefour-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lanternMarkingsunpaited tower, white lanternHeritageimmovable monument

LightFirst lit1838 (current)Focal height50.20 metres (164.7 ft)Range23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)CharacteristicFl (2) W 9s.

Jarosławiec Lighthouse (Polish: Latarnia Morska Jarosławiec) is a lighthouse located on the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea.^[1] The lighthouse is located in Jarosławiec, West Pomeranian Voivodeship; in Poland.^[2]

The lighthouse is located in between the Darłowo (15 km to the west), and the lighthouse in Ustka.

History

The lighthouse in Jarosławiec is the oldest lighthouse in Poland. Its construction began in 1835 however the lighthouse was not successful due to a number of physical factors. The lighthouse was built about 400 metres from the coast – this proved to be too low to be effective for navigation. Its light was not very visible because it was obscured by trees and it was soon decided to build a new tower closer to the beach. The new lighthouse began operating in 1838. Its light source was fifteen lamps powered by rapeseed oil. This unusual form of lighting was used for a long time until it was replaced at the beginning of the 20th century with electric lighting. The lighthouse is part of a complex of buildings, including the operator's living quarters, the lighthouse is 33.3 m in height. The light is located at a height of 50.2m above sea level and with a range of 23 nautical miles. The lighthouse, located in Jaroslawiec is a characteristic of the village – open to tourists. Nearby there is also the preserved and renovated formerly used lighthouse.^[3]^[4]

Technical data

Light characteristic
- Light: 0.45 s.
- Darkness: 2.05 s.
- Light: 0.45 s.
- Darkness: 6.05 s.
- Period: 9 s.

References

^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Poland: Baltic Coast". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
^ "Latarnie W Polsce". Znajdz Wakacje. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
^ "Jarosławiec Lighthouse". Poland Travel POT. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
^ "Lighthouse Digest". Fog Horn Publishing. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.