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Managing Organization:
Klaipeda State Seaport
Website: http://www.portofklaipeda.lt/en.php
Notes:
The lighthouse was damaged during World War II, but restored in 1945, then rebuilt in 1953.
Tower Height: 95
Height of Focal Plane: 253
Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 6 seconds, visible for 22 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: Round concrete tower with red and white bands.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1874: Red, octagonal brick tower; 89 feet tall (destroyed during WWII).
Date Established: 1848
Date Present Tower Built: 1953
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Yes (?)
Directions:
The lighthouse is located in Kursiu Nerija National Park; see www.nerija.lt/en/
Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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