Nearest Town or City: Stanley (Argentina) Antarctica
Location: South Shetland Islands, north of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Notes: This is believed to be the southernmost lighthouse in the world.
The island is home to the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station, named for meteorologist Henryk Arctowski (1871-1958).
Researchers here study marine biology, oceanography, geology, geomorphology, glaciology, meteorology, climatology, seismology, magnetism, and ecology.
Tower Height: 29
Description Tower: Red column with black bands.
Operational: Yes
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Characteristic Range: Flashing white every 10 seconds; range 6 nautical miles.
Height Focal Plane: 146
National Register: No
Country: Antarctica
Photo & Copyright Lighthouse Depot
Tower Height: 29
Description Tower: Red column with black bands.
Operational: Yes
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Characteristic Range: Flashing white every 10 seconds; range 6 nautical miles.
Height Focal Plane: 146
National Register: No
Country: Antarctica
Photo & Copyright Lighthouse Depot
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