Pervalka Lighthouse (Lithuanian: Pervalkos švyturys) - a lighthouse located in Pervalka on the Curonian Spit, located in between the Curonian Lagoon (to the east) and the Baltic Sea (to the west); located in Lithuania.[2]

Pervalka Lighthouse
Pervalkos švyturys
Pervalka Lighthouse
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LocationPervalka
Neringa Municipality
Lithuania
Coordinates55°25′10.6″N 21°6′53.6″E / 55.419611°N 21.114889°E / 55.419611; 21.114889
Tower
Constructed1900 (first)
Constructioncast iron tower
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapeconical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred tower, white lantern
OperatorKuršių Nerija National Park[1]
Light
First lit1948 (current)
Focal height15 metres (49 ft)
Range7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
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The lighthouse operates automatically - by flashing in a white glare. The lighthouse's base is built on stone; with the lighthouse's cylindrical shape made out of sheet metal[3] - with the current lighthouse built in 1900.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Lithuania". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Pervalka". Visit Neringa. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Pervalka". Ksbeacon. 18 July 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Pervalka Lighthouse". Visit Lithuania. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.