Stawa Młyny
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| Location | Świnoujście, Poland |
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| Coordinates | 53°55′32″N 14°16′39″E / 53.92556°N 14.27750°E |
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| Constructed | 1873-1874 |
| Height | 10 m |
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| First lit | 1874 |
| Focal height | 11 m (36 ft)  |
| Range | 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc W 10s |
Stawa Młyny is a beacon (German: Mühlenbake) in the shape of a windmill in Świnoujście, West Pomeranian Voivodeship; in Poland.[1] The beacon acts as a signal for vessels entering the Port of Świnoujście, from the Baltic Sea. The beacon is 10 metres in height; painted white with a black roof. The beacon was built between 1873-1874 during the modernisation of the ship route into the Port of Świnoujście.[2]
Stawa Młyny is an official symbol of Świnoujście, being part of the official logo of the city,[3] which is characterised with the beacon.[4] The beacon is a popular tourist attraction in Świnoujście and the Island of Uznam; the beacon is known for being featured on postcards of the town, and is popular part for guided tours around Świnoujście.[5]
References
- ^ "Stawa Młyny". Świnoujście Zaplanuj Pobyt. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Stawa Młyny Legends and History". Radio Szczecin. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Logo Of Świnoujście". Świnoujście. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Stawa Młyny Navigation Beacon". Polska Niezwykła. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "What to see and do in Świnoujście". Holiday Check. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
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