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Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇭🇷Općina Sali, HROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse

Built in 1876, the Sestrice Lighthouse is a skeletal cast iron tower with a lantern, gallery, and eight supporting struts, standing on a stone base. Its red and white spiral stripes make it a recognizable landmark. The tower reaches a height of 26 meters, with its light situated 47 meters above sea level. It emits a white light with a single flash every 8 seconds, visible for 18.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse complex includes a two-story masonry keeper's house. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is significant for its distinctive skeletal cast iron construction, an unusual architectural style for the Adriatic. Its continuous operation since 1876 highlights its enduring role in maritime safety.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1876

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white spiral stripes
Material
stone, cast iron

Structure: cast iron tower with lantern, gallery, and eight supporting struts, mounted on a stone base in front of a 2-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Općina Sali
Country
🇭🇷Croatia
Region
Zadar County
Sea Region
Adriatic Sea, near Porto Tajer, Croatia
Latitude
43.8531°
Longitude
15.2052°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sali(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
E3134
NGA No.
12872
ARLHS No.
CRO-015
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse at night?+
Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Uvala Mir at 3.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Zut Marina (3.8 NM ENE), Sali (5.2 NM NNW), Pasman (9.9 NM NE), Tkon (10.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} 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 Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse?+
Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} 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 Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} 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.