Akko Light
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| Location | Acre, Israel |
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| Constructed | 1864 (first) |
| Foundation | concrete |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 33 feet (10 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with four ribs, balcony and lantern |
| Markings | tower black and white checkerboard, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1912 (current) |
| Focal height | 51 feet (16 m) |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 7s. |
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Akko Light (Hebrew: מגדלור עכו) or Acre Light, is an active lighthouse in the port of Acre, Israel. It is located on the South-West corner of the city's ancient walls, at what is believed to be the former site of an Ottoman Burj-El-Sanjak (Flag Tower, Hebrew: מגדל הדגל).[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The station was established in 1864.[2] As charts of the area were based on measures from 1862, the French navy chart of 1866 does not mentioned it, and it only appeared later on amended charts.[3] The current structure was established in 1912.[2]
Structure and display
[edit | edit source]The main structure is a 33 feet (10 m) tapering cylindrical concrete tower with four ribs. It is painted in a black and white checkered pattern and topped with a gray metallic lantern room and a gallery. A small white painted equipment shack stands next to the tower.[2]
The light is displayed at 51 feet (16 m). The light characteristic shown is two white flashes every seven seconds (Fl.(2)W.7s), visible for 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).[4]
The lighthouse is closed to the public, but there is a stone stairwell going down from the base directly into the sea.
See also
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References
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