Pokonji Dol Lighthouse
Pokonji Dol Lighthouse has a focal height of 20 metres, a tower height of 15 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1872.
- Focal height
- 20 metres
- Tower height
- 15 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 1872
- Coordinates
- 43.15667, 16.45278
The Pokonji Dol Lighthouse is located on a small islet in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea, approximately 500 meters south of Hvar. The lighthouse was built in 1872 and is situated in the middle of the islet, which is part of the Paklinski Islands archipelago.
The lighthouse is a square tower with a balcony and lantern centered on the roof of a two-story keeper's house, made of unpainted stone. It stands at a height of 15 feet and has a focal height of 20 feet, with a range of 10 nautical miles for the main light and 5 nautical miles for the reserve light. The characteristic of the lighthouse is a white flash every 4 seconds.
The Pokonji Dol Lighthouse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe navigation of vessels coming from the open sea, as it is the easternmost island of the Paklinski archipelago. The lighthouse has been serving this purpose since its construction in 1872 and remains an important aid to navigation in the area.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 20 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 10
- Year Built
- 1872
- Focal Height M
- 20
- Tower Height M
- 15