Ustka Lighthouse, Maritime navigation beacon in Ustka, Poland.
Ustka Lighthouse is an octagonal brick tower built in 1892 and standing near the eastern harbor breakwater. It features a white lantern and serves as a prominent guide for ships entering the port.
Navigation guidance at this location began in 1871 with a simple mast-mounted lamp for ships entering port. The present tower was built in 1892 to provide a stronger and more reliable light for harbor traffic.
The lighthouse embodies Baltic maritime tradition through its design, showing how seafarers guided ships safely into port. Its architecture reflects the practical methods used by builders to mark the harbor entrance for passing vessels.
The tower can be climbed using concrete and metal stairs to reach the viewing platform at the top. Opening hours extend until sunset during summer months, particularly in July and August when daylight lasts longer.
Inside the tower operates a specialized optical lens system that projects light across wide stretches of the Baltic Sea. This mechanism allows passing ships to spot the beacon from far away and adjust their course accordingly.
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