The Povorotny Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Povorotny Cape at the northern tip of Mayachny Island in Vyborg Bay. It was built in 1924. It is a 13 m high white octagonal tower with a red lantern structure. The Lighthouse light is flashing; depending on the sector, it flickers green, red or white light at a height of 18 m above sea level. The signal visibility range is from 2 miles (green) to 7 miles (white).
The postage stamp provides image of the Povorotny Lighthouse against the background of the map of Vyborg Bay and the wind rose.
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105 × 148 mm |
2 200 pcs. |