Paphos Lighthouse

Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the town of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island.[1][2]

Paphos Lighthouse
Paphos Lighthouse
Cyprus
LocationPaphos, Cyprus
Coordinates34.7606°N 32.4063°E / 34.7606; 32.4063
Year first constructed1888
Constructionstone tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower
Tower height20 metres (66 ft)
Focal height36 metres (118 ft)
Range17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 15s.
Admiralty numberN5908
NGA number113-20836
ARLHS numberCYP-005

Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain.[1]

The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern. Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper's house and outbuildings.[1]

With a focal height of 36m above the sea, its light can be seen for 17 nautical miles, and consists of a long flash of white light every fifteen seconds.[1][2][3]

See also

References
  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of the Republic of Cyprus". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  2. "Oil Terminals and Lighthouses". Cyprus Ports. Cyprus Ports Authority. Archived from the original on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  3. List of Lights, Pub. 113: The West Coasts of Europe and Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and Azovskoye More (Sea of Azov) (PDF). List of Lights. United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.


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