Point Thomas Lighthouse
Point Thomas Lighthouse has a focal height of 18 metres, a tower height of 11 metres and a range of 8 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 18 metres
- Tower height
- 11 metres
- Range
- 8 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- L Fl W 9s.
- Coordinates
- -62.16014, -58.47325
The Point Thomas Lighthouse, located at the Arctowski Station on King George Island in Antarctica, is a significant navigational aid for ships in the region. The lighthouse was built in 1977 as part of the Arctowski Station, a Polish research center established in 1977. It has a distinctive cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, constructed of concrete with a red and white striped design. The lighthouse stands at a height of 11 meters (36 feet) above the surrounding terrain, with a focal height of 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level.
The Point Thomas Lighthouse serves as a vital aid to navigation, with a range of 8 nautical miles and a characteristic light pattern of a red flash every 9 seconds. It is managed by the Polish Academy of Sciences, which operates the Arctowski Station and is responsible for maintaining the lighthouse. The lighthouse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe passage of ships through the treacherous waters of the Antarctic coast.
The Arctowski Station, where the lighthouse is located, is named after Henryk Arctowski, a Polish meteorologist who accompanied the Belgian explorer Baron Adrien de Gerlache on an expedition to Antarctica in the early 20th century. The station has been in operation since 1977 and serves as a research center for various scientific disciplines, including biology, oceanography, and glaciology.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is red (lower) and white (upper) tower. The light has a focal height of 18 metres. The light has a range of 8 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is L Fl W 9s. It is managed by Polish Academy of Sciences. The NGA list of lights numbers it 2728. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G1387.4.
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Details
- Marking
- red (lower) and white (upper) tower
- Range Nm
- 8
- Foundation
- concrete base
- Nga Number
- 2728
- Description
- '''Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station''' (Polish: ''Polska Stacja Antarktyczna im. Henryka Arctowskiego'') is a Polish research station on King George Island, off the coast of Antarctica.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Location Text
- Point Thomas<br />Arctowski Station<br />[[King George Island (South Shetland Islands)|King George Island]]<br />[[Antarctica]]
- Focal Height M
- 18
- Managing Agent
- Polish Academy of Sciences
- Tower Height M
- 11
- Admiralty Number
- G1387.4
- Light Characteristic
- L Fl W 9s.
- Construction Material
- concrete tower