Boyuk Zira lighthouse

Boyuk Zira Lighthouse

Boyuk Zira Lighthouse
Boyuk Zira Lighthouse
Azerbaijan
Location Boyuk Zira
Baku
Azerbaijan
Coordinates 40°17′44.4″N 49°55′21.9″E / 40.295667°N 49.922750°E / 40.295667; 49.922750Coordinates: 40°17′44.4″N 49°55′21.9″E / 40.295667°N 49.922750°E / 40.295667; 49.922750
Year first constructed 1884 (first)
Year first lit 1858 (current)
Tower shape octagonal prism towe with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower and red lantern
Height 18 metres (59 ft)
Focal height 42 metres (138 ft)
Range 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi)
Characteristic FI W (3) 9s.
ARLHS number AZE-009[1]

Boyuk Zira lighthouse (Azerbaijani: Böyük Zirə mayakı) – is a lighthouse in the north of Boyuk Zira Island, in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan.[2]

History

The lighthouse in the island was begun to function since 1884.[3] It illuminated road for ships entering Bay of Baku. Until 1907, Maiden Tower executed these functions. But later, Nargin Island detaching Baku Bay from the sea, became the main guide for sailors. A kerosene-wick burner, and then a gas lantern with a light-optic apparatus of the 4th degree illuminated a road for ships.[4] The Nargin lighthouse illuminated by acetylene in 1912, became the first lighthouse in the Russian Empire illuminated by such a way.[5]

In the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, Nargin lighthouse was exploded for not to attract attention of German aviation, and fixed antiaircraft guns in the island. In 1958, Nargin lighthouse was restored and acts up to now.

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