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Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower built of steel, the Krapets Lighthouse stands 15.5 meters tall with a focal height of 36 meters. It features red and white horizontal bands. Constructed in 1967, the lighthouse is situated on a promontory north of Krapets, approximately 10 kilometers south of the Romanian border. Its geographic range is 16.4 nautical miles. The lantern has been removed from the structure. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The Krapets Lighthouse, identical in design to the Kamen Bryag lighthouse, represents a particular style of navigational aid for the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1967

Significant events: lantern removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery; lantern removed

Location

Country
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Sea Region
Located on a promontory on the north side of Krapets, about 10 km south of the Romanian border, in Dobrich Province, part of Southern Dobrudja.
Latitude
43.6360°
Longitude
28.5788°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mangalia(9.3 km)
Admiralty No.
E5017.
ARLHS No.
BUL-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mangalia at 9.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include KAVARNA (16.6 NM SW), Balchik (23 NM SW), Eforie Sud (25 NM N), Agigea (28 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dobrich Province Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.