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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Nieuwpoort, Italy

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

Situated on the right bank of the IJzer estuary, this lighthouse has an eventful history. It was 28 meters high and was combined with a private house for the lighthouse keeper. However, in October 1914 the lighthouse was bombarded and rebuilt in 1923 in brick. In September 1944 it was blown up again

and the current lighthouse was put in use in 1949. This time it is a concrete construction painted with white and red rings. It stands 27 m above sea level and the light source reaches 29 m. The red flashing light radiates every 14 seconds a light flash. The last lighthouse keeper did this job till he retired in 1963. Since then the function of the lighthouse is regulated electronically.

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