Vorontsov Lighthouse

Vorontsov Lighthouse
Odesa Range Front
New Vorontsov Lighthouse (2013)
LocationOdesa
Ukraine
Coordinates46°29′47.6″N 30°45′36.2″E / 46.496556°N 30.760056°E / 46.496556; 30.760056
Tower
Constructed1888 (first)
Constructioncast iron tower
Height26 metres (85 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, red lantern
OperatorGosgidrografiya
HeritageLocal cultural heritage monument of architecture of Ukraine 
Light
First lit1955 (current)
Focal height27 metres (89 ft)
CharacteristicFl (3) R 12s.
Ukraine no.UA-0340
Official nameВоронцовський маяк (Vorontsov Lighthouse)
TypeArchitecture, Urban Planning
Reference no.561-Од

The Vorontsov Lighthouse (Ukrainian: Воронцовський маяк, Russian: Воронцовский маяк) is a red-and-white, 27.2 metre tall lighthouse in the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukraine. It is named after Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov, one of the governors-general of the Odesa region.