Stawa Młyny

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
Stawa Młyny
LocationŚwinoujście, Poland
Coordinates53°55′32″N 14°16′39″E
Year first constructed1873–1874
Year first lit1874
Tower height10 m
Focal height11 metre 
Range17 nautical mile 
CharacteristicF Occ W 10s 

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
  1. "Stawa Młyny". Świnoujście Zaplanuj Pobyt. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  2. "Stawa Młyny Legends and History". Radio Szczecin. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  3. "Logo Of Świnoujście". Świnoujście. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  4. "Stawa Młyny Navigation Beacon". Polska Niezwykła. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  5. "What to see and do in Świnoujście". Holiday Check. Retrieved 4 October 2015.


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