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Akko Light

Lighthouse in the port of Acre, Israel

Summary

Lighthouse in the port of Acre, Israel

Field	Value
name	Akko Light
image	Lighthouse acre.jpg
caption	Akko Light in 2009
location	Acre, Israel
coordinates
yearbuilt	1864 (first)
yearlit	1912 (current)
foundation	concrete
construction	concrete tower
shape	cylindrical tower with four ribs, balcony and lantern
marking	tower black and white checkerboard, grey metallic lantern dome
height	33 ft
focalheight	51 ft
range	10 nmi
characteristic	Fl (2) W 7s.

Akko Light () or Acre Light, is an active lighthouse in the port of Acre, Israel. It is located on the South-West corner of the city's ancient walls, at what is believed to be the former site of an Ottoman Burj-El-Sanjak (Flag Tower, ).

History

The station was established in 1864. As charts of the area were based on measures from 1862, the French navy chart of 1866 does not mentioned it, and it only appeared later on amended charts. The current structure was established in 1912.

Structure and display

The main structure is a 33 ft tapering cylindrical concrete tower with four ribs. It is painted in a black and white checkered pattern and topped with a gray metallic lantern room and a gallery. A small white painted equipment shack stands next to the tower.

The light is displayed at 51 ft. The light characteristic shown is two white flashes every seven seconds (Fl.(2)W.7s), visible for 10 nmi.

The lighthouse is closed to the public, but there is a stone stairwell going down from the base directly into the sea.

References

Dave Winter. (1999). "Israel handbook". Footprint Travel Guides.
{{cite rowlett. isr
(2003). "נמל עכו במפות ימיות מודרניות". אופקים בגאוגרפיה.
{{cite ngall. 113. 2009. 355 Listed as "Akko (Acre), S. of town".

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