Boyuk Zira Lighthouse

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

Boyuk Zira Lighthouse

Boyuk Zira Lighthouse Azerbaijan
Location	Boyuk Zira Baku Azerbaijan
Coordinates	40°17′44.4″N 49°55′21.9″E
Year first constructed	1884 (first)
Year first lit	1858 (current)
Tower shape	octagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern	white tower, red lantern
Tower 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]

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.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Azerbaijan

References

1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Azerbaijan". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
2. "Звёзды над Апшероном" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016.
3. "Остров Беюк Зиря – новая "Жемчужина Азербайджана"". Archived from the original on 17 April 2013.
4. "ОСВЕЩЕНИЕ МАЯКОВ". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
5. "Тайна острова Нарген".

External links

• Boyuk Zira Lighthouse in Lighthouse Digest's Lighthouse Explorer Database