© alitreos (CC BY)
© alitreos (CC BY)
Latarnia Morska Świnoujście
2010 year| - | 8 g | 25 mm |
| Location | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 2010 |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#365474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Script: Latin
Lettering: STOWARZYSZENIE MIŁOŚNIKÓW LATARŃ MORSKICH O/ ŚWINOUJŚCIE
Translation: Lighthouse Enthusiasts Association
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Comment
The first lighthouse in the location was built in 1828 when the town was part of the Kingdom of Prussia and called Swinemünde. The current structure is from 1857. The cross-section of the entire 1857 tower was octagonal. However, in 1902–1903 the tower was restored to repair spalled brickwork. This converted the shape of the tower above the first gallery to the current round shape.The tower was damaged during World War II. In 1945, during the retreat of the German troops, an order was given to destroy the lighthouse. However, the German keeper refused the order and the tower survived. The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was annexed by Poland.
In 1998–2000, for the new Millennium, the lighthouse was restored. It was reopened to the public in August 2000,[4] along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.
