Gelibolu - Çanakkale - Turkey

GPS : 40°24'35.8"N 26°40'53.1"E / 40.409934, 26.681426

Gelibolu lighthouse is located on a promontory on the northwest side of the strait. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the narrow portion of the Dardanelles. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the narrow portion of the Dardanelles. Gelibolu (Gallipoli) was the scene of an unsuccessful siege by Allied troops in 1915, during World War I.

Construction Date : 01.01.1856

Location : Located on a bluff in Gelibolu, on the northwest side of the strait. This lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the narrow portion of the Dardanelles. Site open, tower closed

Building : Round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white.

Focal Plane : 34 mt (112 ft)
Tower Height : 9 mt (30 ft)

Character : W. FI. 5.0 Second
Flashing Character : 0.5 + 4.5
Visibility Range : 15 nautical miles
Fog Signal : Siren - 2 blasts every 30 seconds.

Illuminate Type : AGA LBUA 375 mm
Lighthouse System : Devvar
Flasher Type : -
Electric Lamp :  500 W
Bulb Type : 220 Volt
Energy : Electricity

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