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'''Świnoujście Lighthouse''' ({{langx|pl|Latarnia Morska Świnoujście}}) is an active [[lighthouse]] in [[Świnoujście]], [[Poland]].<ref>{{Cite rowlett|pol1|accessdate=2016-03-17}}</ref> At a height of {{convert|212|ft}} it is the fifteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest brick lighthouse,<ref>{{cite rowlett|tallest}}</ref> and the tallest in Poland. It is located on the east bank of the river [[Świna]] just inside the entrance.

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'''Świnoujście Lighthouse''', also known as '''Swinemünde Lighthouse''', is an active [[lighthouse]] in [[Świnoujście]] ({{lang-de|Swinemünde}}), [[Poland]]. At a height of {{convert|212|ft}} it is the fifteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest brick lighthouse,<ref>{{cite rowlett|tallest}}</ref> and the tallest in Poland. It is located on the east bank of the river [[Świna]] just inside the entrance.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Latarnia Swinoujscie 1890 1900.jpg|thumb|left|The lighthouse on a late 19th century postcard]]
The first lighthouse in the location was built in 1828 when the town was part of Germany as Swinemünde. The current structure is from 1857. The cross-section of the entire 1857 tower was octagonal. However, in 1902–1903 the tower was restored to repair spalled brickwork. This converted the shape of the tower above the first gallery to the current round shape.
The first lighthouse in the location was built in 1828 when the town was part of the [[Kingdom of Prussia]] and called ''Swinemünde''. The current structure is from 1857. The cross-section of the entire 1857 tower was octagonal. However, in 1902–1903 the tower was restored to repair spalled brickwork. This converted the shape of the tower above the first gallery to the current round shape.


The tower was damaged during [[World War II]]. In 1945, during the retreat of the German troops, an order was given to destroy the lighthouse. However, the German keeper refused the order and the tower survived. The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was transferred to Poland.
The tower was damaged during [[World War II]]. In 1945, during the retreat of the German troops, an order was given to destroy the lighthouse. However, the German keeper refused the order and the tower survived. The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was annexed by Poland.


In 1998–2000, for the new Millennium, the lighthouse was restored. It was reopened to the public in August 2000,<ref name="Tourism" /> along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.
In 1998–2000, for the new Millennium, the lighthouse was restored. It was reopened to the public in August 2000,<ref name="Tourism" /> along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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{{Portal|Poland|Engineering}}
* [[List of lighthouses in Poland]]
* [[List of lighthouses in Poland]]
* [[List of tallest lighthouses in the world]]
* [[List of tallest lighthouses in the world]]


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{cite ngall|116|2010|86}} Listed as "Pilot Tower"
* {{cite ngall|116|2010|86}} Listed as "Pilot Tower"
* {{cite rowlett|pol1}}
* {{cite rowlett|pol1}}
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{{Refend}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.lighthousesrus.org/Europe/Poland.htm The Lighthouses of Poland]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.lighthousesrus.org/Europe/Poland.htm The Lighthouses of Poland]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.umsl.gov.pl/ Urząd Morski w Słupsku] {{pl icon}}
* [http://www.umsl.gov.pl/ Urząd Morski w Słupsku] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217080042/http://www.umsl.gov.pl/ |date=17 December 2019 }} {{in lang|pl}}
* [https://polska-org.pl/7195691,Swinoujscie,Latarnia_morska_Swinoujscie.html Świnoujście Lighthouse - Latarnia morska (Świnoujście)] na portalu polska-org.pl {{pl icon}}
* [https://polska-org.pl/7195691,Swinoujscie,Latarnia_morska_Swinoujscie.html Świnoujście Lighthouse - Latarnia morska (Świnoujście)] na portalu polska-org.pl {{in lang|pl}}


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Latest revision as of 02:03, 27 October 2024

Świnoujście Lighthouse
Map
LocationŚwinoujście
West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Poland
Coordinates53°54′58″N 14°17′04″E / 53.915979°N 14.284340°E / 53.915979; 14.284340
Tower
Constructed1828 (first)
Constructionbrick tower
Height212 feet (65 m)[1]
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from an octagonal prism basement with balcony
Markingsunpainted yellow brick tower, red dwelling, black lantern
Heritageimmovable monument in Poland Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1857 (current)
Focal height223 feet (68 m)
Lens1st order Fresnel lens
Rangewhite: 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi)
red: 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristicwhite light 4s on, 1s off; red light southwestward

Świnoujście Lighthouse (Polish: Latarnia Morska Świnoujście) is an active lighthouse in Świnoujście, Poland.[2] At a height of 212 feet (65 m) it is the fifteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest brick lighthouse,[3] and the tallest in Poland. It is located on the east bank of the river Świna just inside the entrance.

History

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The lighthouse on a late 19th century postcard

The first lighthouse in the location was built in 1828 when the town was part of the Kingdom of Prussia and called Swinemünde. The current structure is from 1857. The cross-section of the entire 1857 tower was octagonal. However, in 1902–1903 the tower was restored to repair spalled brickwork. This converted the shape of the tower above the first gallery to the current round shape.

The tower was damaged during World War II. In 1945, during the retreat of the German troops, an order was given to destroy the lighthouse. However, the German keeper refused the order and the tower survived. The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was annexed by Poland.

In 1998–2000, for the new Millennium, the lighthouse was restored. It was reopened to the public in August 2000,[4] along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.

Construction

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The tower is built of yellow bricks and is unpainted. The base of the tower is octagonal with a gallery. The tower itself is round with a second gallery and a lantern. In clear weather the view from the top gallery is about 45 kilometres (28 mi). Adjacent to the tower is a 2-story brick keeper's house and a museum.

There are 300 steps up to the second gallery.[4]

Visiting

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The museum and tower are open Monday through Friday.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ According to the List of Lights. 213 feet (65 m) according to The Lighthouse Directory.
  2. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Poland: Świnoujście and the Odra". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  3. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "The Tallest Lighthouses". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  4. ^ a b "Tourism". swinoujscie.pl. Archived from the original on 29 July 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
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