BOZCAADA BATIBURNU LIGHTHOUSE

Batıburnu - Bozcaada - Çanakkale - Turkey

GPS : 39°47'57.4"N 26°04'48.4"E / 39.799288, 26.080116

The cape is filled with a new kind of beauty as the sun sets. There is no sign of habitation around, so no artificial lights. In the darkness, the bright stars are easily seen. You have never seen so many stars together before, the giant wings of the wind turbines that turn with a whisper and the only flashing light, that of the lighthouse, creates an even more effective atmosphere.

Construction Date : 01.01.1861

Location : Located on the southeastern tip of the island. This site appears gravely endangered. Bozcaada is an island, 6 km (3.5 mi) off the Turkish coast about 20 km (13 mi) southwest of the entrance to the Dardenelles. The island is accessible by ferry from Geyikli.

Building : Round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white. The tower was formerly attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house, but only ruins of the house remain.

Focal Plane : 32 mt (105 ft)
Tower Height : 20 mt (66 ft)

Character : W.Gp.FI.(2)15.0 Second
Flashing Character : 1.0 + 3.0 + 1.0 + 10.0
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles

Illuminate Type : 1000 mm Crystal
Lighthouse System : Flash
Flasher Type : ENIMAK16C 554 Processor
Electric Lamp : 24 Watt
Bulb Type : 12 Volt Halogen
Energy : Sun Battery

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GELİBOLU LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM

Gelibolu - Çanakkale - Turkey

GPS : 40°24'35.8"N 26°40'53.1"E / 40.409934, 26.681426

Gelibolu lighthouse is located on a promontory on the northwest side of the strait. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the narrow portion of the Dardanelles. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the narrow portion of the Dardanelles. Gelibolu (Gallipoli) was the scene of an unsuccessful siege by Allied troops in 1915, during World War I.

Construction Date : 01.01.1856

Location : Located on a bluff in Gelibolu, on the northwest side of the strait. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the narrow portion of the Dardanelles. Site open, tower closed

Building : Round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white.

Focal Plane : 34 mt (112 ft)
Tower Height : 9 mt (30 ft)

Character : W. FI. 5.0 Second
Flashing Character : 0.5 + 4.5
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles
Fog Signal : Siren - 2 blasts every 30 seconds.

Illuminate Type : AGA LBUA 375 mm
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : -
Electric Lamp :  500 W
Bulb Type : 220 Volt
Energy : Electricity

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