Boyuk Zira Lighthouse
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Boyuk Zira Lighthouse (Azerbaijani: Böyük Zirə mayakı) is a lighthouse in the north of Boyuk Zira Island, in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan.[1][2]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Boyuk Zira Baku Azerbaijan |
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Coordinates | 40°17′44.4″N 49°55′21.9″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1884 (first) |
Height | 18 metres (59 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower, red lantern |
Light | |
First lit | 1858 (current) |
Focal height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
Range | 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) |
Characteristic | FI W (3) 9s. |
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