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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FENERBAHÇE LIGHTHOUSE

Fenerbahçe, Kadıköy - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 40°58'08.0"N 29°01'57.0"E / 40.968889, 29.032500

It is assumed that the first lighthouse was constructed in the era of Byzantine Empire in this location and there were a temple devoted to Goddess Hera and a lighthouse located on the rocks. Located on an island, separated from the mainland by only a narrow channel, near the end of the Fener Kalamış Caddesi about 1.5 km (1 mile) south of Kadıköy.

The historical Fenerbahce Lighthouse is still used today and located on the northern shores of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul’s district of Kadikoy. There are historical documents referring to the location of the cape that caused damage to ships and in 1562, Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent , issued a decree ordering a structure with light be built on the rocks at Kalamış Cape as it was known then. 

The Fenerbahçe Lighthouse (Turkish: Fenerbahçe Feneri), a historical lighthouse still in use, is located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Fenerbahçe neighborhood of Kadıköy district in Istanbul, Turkey.

Construction Date : 01.01.1856

Location
The lighthouse was built in 1857 and stands on a point at Cape Fenerbahçe which is close to the eastern side of the Bosphorus entrance and is where Fenerbahçe takes its name from as “fener” means lighthouse.  Located in a public park south of Kadıköy

Building
Round concrete tower, painted white. There is a Lighthouse and fog horn guardian building and it is under protection. 2-stage round cylindrical stone tower with double gallery, painted white. There is square-shaped courtyard then it is entered to single flat lighthouse keeper house and it is reached gate of tower. Lighthouse and guardian house is being under protection as national heritage by General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Salvage Administrations. The Coastal Safety Directorate has the history of the station.

Focal Plane : 25 m ( 82 ft )
Tower Height : 20 m ( 66 ft )

Character : Fl.W (2). 12 Second.
Flashing Character : 1,5 + 2,0 + 1,5 + 7,0
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles  (28 km)

Illuminate Type : Valencia 305 mm
Lighthouse System : Flash
Flasher Type : KMBD 130
Electric Lamp : 1000 W
Bulb Type : 12 V. Halogen Bulb
Energy : Electric Battery

Fog siren (blast every 60 second).

Light
The lighthouse was initially lit by kerosene, however the light source was later replaced by Dalén light using carbide (acetylene gas). Oil lamp has primarily been used and then high intense filament lamps work with LPCo as a light source. In order to be seen from the long distance by strengthen the light source, cotodiyoptric cylinder lenses which has optical distance of 500 mm as a optic system.

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HOŞKÖY LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Hoşköy, Şarköy - Tekirdağ - Turkey

GPS : 40°42'10.9"N 27°18'32.2"E / 40.703015, 27.308951

Hoşköy is situated near the Mürefte region. Its former name was the "Hora Lighthouse." Tower is constructed out of iron sheet and girders originally brought over from France, and it bears its original structure in our days. Built by French engineers in 1861 by the order of Sultan Abdülmecid I, the Hora Lighthouse continues to enlighten the routes of the ships floating on the Sea of Marmara.

In 2017 it was reported in poor condition and in need of restoration. The Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality and Şarköy Municipality expressed some desire to acquire it as a tourist attraction.

Construction Date : 01.01.1861

Location : Located on the shores of the Marmara Sea in Tekirdağ, the lighthouse in Hoşköy was built by the French in 1861. Situated on a high hill.

Building : Cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white. This historic lighthouse, on the west side of the Sea of Marmara, guides ships into the Dardanelles. The Coastal Safety Directorate has the history of the station. Located near the village of Hosköy, about 20 km (13 mi) northeast of the larger town of Şarköy. The lighthouse tower was built of metal using bolts and no welds. Site open, tower may be open by arrangement with the keeper.

Focal Plane : 50 m ( 164 ft )
Tower Height : 20 m  (72 ft)

Character : W. Fl. (2) 10.0 Second
Flashing Character : 0,5 + 2,0 + 0,5 + 7,0
Visibility Range : 20 nautical miles

Illuminate Type : -
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : -
Electric Lamp :  1000 Watt
Bulb Type : 220 V
Energy : Electricity

Light
Oil lamp has primarily been used and then high intense filament lamps work with LPCo as a light source and it is currently provided an illumination with the electric lamp of 1000 W. In order to be seen from the long distance by strengthen the light source, three pieces cotodiyoptric cylinder lenses which has optical distance of 375 mm as a optic system has been used.

Triangle optical panels had placed on circular platform which float on bath of mercury. Fixed light source illuminates on focus and when the optic is rotated on the platform it will give out flashes during the period of rotation.

It has weight that move vertically down on steel wires in the tower. As the weight falls, so the clock is driven and when the weight reaches the bottom, the clock stops unless the weight is wound back up to the top of its travel. So the lighthouse keepers had to wind up their lighthouse optic clock with a large winding handle attached to the mechanism that was located immediately below the optical system. This is look like clockwork mechanism at houses. Lighthouse keeper still winds mechanism at every third hour.

Above mentioned mechanism and optical panels has been under protection and still using in service. Lighthouse and guardian house is being under protection as national heritage by General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Salvage Administrations.

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HÜSEYİNBURNU LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Turgutreis - Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

GPS : 36°57'54.0"N 27°15'52.0"E / 36.965000, 27.264444

Construction Date : 01.01.1964

Location : Located on the cape on the west side of Gökdiken and about 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Turgutreis. Accessible by road. This lighthouse marks the Kos Channel, a 5 km (3 nm) wide passage between the Turkish mainland and the Greek island of Kos.

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

Focal Plane : 15 m (49 ft)
Tower Height : 9 m (30 ft)

Character : W.FI.(2) 15 Second (two white flashes every 15 second)
Flashing Character : 0.5+5.0+0.5+9.0
Visibility Range : 10 nautical miles

Illuminate Type :  LAMAGUNISTA BGC 300 mm
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : LAMAGUNISTA DES 33
Electric Lamp : 35 Watt
Bulb Type : 12 Volt Halogen
Energy : Electricity Battery

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YEŞİLKÖY LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Yeşilköy,  Bakırköy - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 40°57'30.5"N 28°50'20.1"E / 40.958484, 28.838920

Yeşilköy Feneri is a historical lighthouse still in use located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Yeşilköy neighborhood in Istanbul's Bakırköy district, The first lighthouse in the Bosporus, at the gates of the Marmara Sea, it safeguards seamen, keeping them from crashing into land with its light and sound. The first name of this lighthouse which was built on the Yeşilköy burnu in 1856 by Ottoman Empire as a stone tower was Ayastafonas Lighthouse and has been changed as a Yeşilköy Lighthouse in accordance with the district.

Yeşilköy lighthouse is a historical lighthouse still in use located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Yeşilköy neighborhood in Istanbul's Bakırköy district, Turkey. Lighthouse has been serving its diverse menu in the lighthouse for 15 years and accords itself well with the history of the building. Located in the Yeşilyurt neighborhood, the restaurant is surrounded by hotels, which obstruct the view on one side of the building. Nevertheless, the food is good, the service is friendly and the atmosphere completes the dinner.

Yeşilköy is also one of the favorite books of sea-farers with its marina and its lighthouse on the shore. Commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid I (reigned 1839–1861) from French engineers to ensure naval safety. Its whistle blows in the fog while its light guides sea captains.

The outbuilding of the lighthouse was converted into a fish and seafood restaurant, which can host 100 guests in the main hall and 40 people in the conservatory. Furthermore, 150 customers can dine on an open-air terrace in the summer months. If you’d like to salute the Sea of Marmara, the night sky or the crews, you should choose the stylish restaurant Fener Lokantası at the foot of the lighthouse.

Construction Date : 05.06.1856

Location : Located at the end of the Fener Yolu Caddesi in Yeşilköy, about 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of downtown Istanbul, near the international airport. The first lighthouse that the vessels, which are to be enter to the Istanbul Strait safely from Marmara Sea, see in order to determine their courses is Yeşilköy Lighthouse. This lighthouse serves as a landfall light for vessels arriving in Istanbul from the Sea of Marmara.

Building : Tower shape octagonal prism tower centerd on the keeper's house. White masonry tower. Octagonal stone tower centered on a 1-story octagonal keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white. A two-story outbuilding is annexed, that was used as the keeper's living quarters and for administrative purposes. A gallery encircles the tower's lantern room. Atop the tower's cupola, a flag post is erected.

Character : Fl W 10 second
Flashing Character : 0,5 + 2,0 + 0,5 + 7,0
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles (28 km)

Focal Plane : 23 m (75 ft)
Tower Height : 18 m (59 ft)

Illuminate Type : BBT 500
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : BBT
Electric Lamp : 1500 W
Bulb Type : 12 V S 8 Halogen
Energy : Electricity

Fog signal blast every 30 seconds.

Light
Yeşilköy Lighthouse went in service on January 5, 1857. Initially, it was lit by kerosene, but was later replaced by a Dalén light using carbide (acetylene gas). Nowadays, the light runs on electricity. The lighthouse's lantern has a 500mm catadioptric cylindrical lens and a 500 W light source that flashes every 10 seconds in group. Its white light is visible at a range of 15 nmi (28 km). In foggy conditions, a foghorn sounds every 30 seconds to warn of the hazardous area.

Oil lamp has primarily been used and then high intense filament lamps work with LPCo as a light source and it is currently provided an illumination with the electric lamp of 1500 W.  At the date of establishment flashing there by blacking and clearing to the light source by dark screens rounding around the optic operated with electric acetylene flash afterwards and it has still been operating with electrical flash.

The Coastal Safety Directorate has the history of the station. Lighthouse and guardian house is under protection as national heritage by General Directorate of Coastal Safety and Salvage Administrations.

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WEB SITE : Yeşilköy Lighthouse Restaurant

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : fener@fenerlokantasi.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 662 7070 / +90 533 964 6820
Fax : +90 212 574 2220
Whatsapp : +90 533 476 5806

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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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ÇAMBURNU (VONA) LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Çamburnu, Perşembe - Ordu - Turkey

GPS : 41°06'59.5"N 37°47'11.3"E / 41.116524, 37.786461

Cittaslow Persembe is a small fishing town located in Ordu province and designated a slow city of Turkey by the international Cittaslow network in 2012.

Construction Date : 01.01.1880

Location : Located on a prominent cape 5 km (3 mi) north of Perşembe and 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Ordu.

Building : Round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white.

Focal Plane : 39 m ( 128 ft )
Tower Height : 6 m ( 20 ft )

Character : W.FL.10.0 Second (white flash every 10 second)
Flashing Character : 1.0 + 9.0
Visibility Range : 18 nautical miles

Illuminate Type : BGC 300 mm
Lighthouse System : DEWWAR
Flasher Type : DES-33
Electric Lamp : 50W
Bulb Type : 12V S11 Halogen
Energy : Electric-Battery

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DEĞİRMENBURNU LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

Değirmenburnu, Foça - İzmir - Turkey

GPS : 38°40'06.8"N 26°44'41.5"E / 38.668556, 26.744847

Foça is a small town north of Izmir, famous for its Mediterranean Monk Seals (Monachus monachus). It's a popular holiday resort as well on the Aegean Sea. Foça is a town and district in Turkey's İzmir Province, on the Aegean coast.

Construction Date : 01.01.1887

Location : Located at the tip of a peninsula sheltering the west side of the harbor of Foça.

Building : Round hourglass-shaped metal or fiberglass tower, painted white. A 1-story masonry keeper's house, painted white with a red tile roof, appears to be occupied by an attendent.

Focal Plane : 17 mt (56 ft)
Tower Height : 9 mt (30 ft)

Character : W. FI. 5.0 Second
Flashing Character : 1.0 + 4.0
Visibility Range : 8 nautical miles

Illuminate Type : TIDELAND ML 300 mm
Lighthouse System : Flash
Flasher Type : DIGISIS
Electric Lamp : 40 Watt
Bulb Type : 24 Volt Radium Marine
Energy : Electricity Battery

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