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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