Akko Light
Akko Light has a focal height of 15.5 metres, a tower height of 10.1 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1864.
- Focal height
- 15.5 metres
- Tower height
- 10.1 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 1864
- First lit
- 1912
- Light characteristic
- Fl (2) W 7s.
- Status
- active
- Coordinates
- 32.91929, 35.06645
The Akko Light, also known as the Acre Light, is a lighthouse located in the port of Acre, Israel. It is situated on the south-west corner of the city's ancient walls, at the former site of an Ottoman Burj-El-Sanjak, or Flag Tower. The lighthouse was initially established in 1864, with the current structure being built in 1912. The main structure is a 33-foot tapering cylindrical concrete tower with four ribs, painted in a black and white checkered pattern and topped with a gray metallic lantern room and a gallery.
The lighthouse has a focal height of 51 feet and displays two white flashes every seven seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The light is an active aid to navigation, helping to guide ships into the port of Acre. Although the lighthouse is closed to the public, there is a stone stairwell going down from the base directly into the sea. The structure is an important part of the city's maritime history and is a notable landmark in the area.
The Akko Light has a rich history, with the station being established during the Ottoman Empire's rule in the area. The lighthouse has undergone changes over the years, with the current structure being built in 1912. Today, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation, helping to guide ships safely into the port of Acre. Despite being closed to the public, the Akko Light remains a significant and interesting part of Israel's maritime history.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with four ribs, balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is tower black and white checkerboard, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 15.5 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 7s. It was first lit in 1912. Its recorded status is active.
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Details
- Name
- Akko Light
- Status
- active
- Marking
- tower black and white checkerboard, grey metallic lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 10
- Foundation
- concrete
- Year Built
- 1864
- Description
- '''Akko Light''' () 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, ).
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with four ribs, balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Akko Light in 2009
- Location Text
- Acre
- Focal Height M
- 15.5
- Tower Height M
- 10.1
- Year First Lit
- 1912
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (2) W 7s.
- Construction Material
- concrete tower