Vardiani
Description : The magnificent initial lighthouse was built In 1824 in the middle of the island Vardianoi under the command of the English Charles Napier. In a height of 25meters and focal height of 28meters, it is consisted of a cylindrical tower and a side house for keepers. The tower was destroyed by Italian bombing in 1942 and completely destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1953. Today the place stands a much smaller lighthouse 8.5meters serving the passing vessels.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Interval of Flashing:
7s
Focal Height:
11m
Location / Area / Island:
Ionian Islands
Operational:
Yes
NEARBY VESSELS
| Vessel Name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| CAPTAIN DIAMANTIS | 2.91 | 34 |
| VIKENTIOS DAMODOS | 4.19 | 18 |
| SARAFSA | 11.67 | 174 |
| CARPE DIEM | 12.48 | 55 |
| IONION PELAGOS | 13.14 | 53 |
| GERASIMOS.D | 16.67 | 59 |
| V UNO | 17.86 | 262 |
| HRISTOS X1 | 22.07 | 51 |
| CI YUN SHAN | 23.15 | 234 |
| ENOS | 23.15 | 31 |
| NACIYE K | 23.17 | 301 |
| NURI SONAY | 23.92 | 172 |
| CHRISTINA X | 24 | 32 |
| SOLARIS | 25.81 | 336 |
| SHEILA | 26.98 | 317 |
| MPARMPANTONIS | 28.34 | 49 |
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