Akko Light
Akko Light (Hebrew: מגדלור עכו) 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, Hebrew: מגדל הדגל).[1]
 Akko Light in 2009 | |
| Location | Acre, Israel |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°55′9.43″N 35°3′59.22″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1864 (first) |
| Foundation | concrete |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 33 feet (10 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with four ribs, balcony and lantern |
| Markings | tower black and white checkerboard, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Heritage | heritage site in Israel  |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1912 (current) |
| Focal height | 51 feet (16 m) |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 7s. |
History
The station was established in 1864.[2] 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.[3] The current structure was established in 1912.[2]
Structure and display
The main structure is a 33 feet (10 m) 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.[2]
The light is displayed at 51 feet (16 m). The light characteristic shown is two white flashes every seven seconds (Fl.(2)W.7s), visible for 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).[4]
The lighthouse is closed to the public, but there is a stone stairwell going down from the base directly into the sea.
See also
References
- Dave Winter (1999). Israel handbook. Footprint Travel Guides. p. 592. ISBN 1-900949-48-2.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Israel". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- "נמל עכו במפות ימיות מודרניות" [Acre port in modern marine charts] (PDF). אופקים בגאוגרפיה (56): 62–77. 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- 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. 2009. p. 355. Listed as "Akko (Acre), S. of town".
