Location | Osetnik Pomeranian Voivodeship Poland |
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Coordinates | 54°47′12.6″N17°44′02.7″E / 54.786833°N 17.734083°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1906 |
Construction | cast iron tower |
Height | 33.4 metres (110 ft) |
Shape | 16-side prism tower with double balcony and lantern |
Markings | black, white and red bands tower, white lantern |
Heritage | immovable monument |
Light | |
Focal height | 75 metres (246 ft) |
Range | 23.5 nautical miles (43.5 km; 27.0 mi) [1] |
Characteristic | Fl (3) W 12s. |
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