Vorontsov Lighthouse

Vorontsov Lighthouse has a focal height of 27 metres and a tower height of 26 metres. It was built in 1888.

Focal height
27 metres
Tower height
26 metres
Built
1888
First lit
1955
Light characteristic
Fl (3) R 12s.
Coordinates
46.49656, 30.76006
Vorontsov Lighthouse

The Vorontsov Lighthouse is located in Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, and was built in 1888. It has a tower height of 26m and a focal height of 27m. The lighthouse stands as a notable structure in the area, with its historical significance dating back to the late 19th century.

Light and tower

It lies on the Black Sea. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of cast iron. Its daymark is white tower, red lantern. The light has a focal height of 27 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) R 12s. It was first lit in 1955. It is managed by Gosgidrografiya.

Details

Name
Vorontsov Lighthouse<br>Odesa Range Front
Marking
white tower, red lantern
Year Built
1888
Description
The '''Vorontsov Lighthouse''' (, ) is a red-and-white,  lighthouse in the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukraine. It is named after Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov, one of the governors-general of the Odesa region.
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Body Of Water
Black Sea
Image Caption
New Vorontsov Lighthouse (2013)
Location Text
Odesa, Odesa Oblast
Focal Height M
27
Managing Agent
Gosgidrografiya
Tower Height M
26
Year First Lit
1955
Light Characteristic
Fl (3) R 12s.
Construction Material
cast iron tower