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The US government has put up for sale the lighthouse in the Atlantic ocean

Правительство США выставило на продажу маяк в Атлантическом океане

In USA for sale lighthouse, located 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) from the coast of the city of Chesapeake, Virginia. Current auction value remote from civilization, the property is 91 thousand dollars, writes the Virginian-Pilot.

Navigation tower, mounted on a fixed platform owned by the U.S. government. Building height of about 11 meters, was built in 1965. The lighthouse features a working navigation system — after sale they would remain in state ownership. The government will reserve the right to manage, repair, reinstall, and remove the equipment.

The auction facility will end on July 20 at 15.00 est (22.00 Moscow time). Trades take place in real time on the company website the GSA Auctions.

The beacons converted into housing, traditionally in demand by buyers an unusual property. The cost of such a proposal can reach several million dollars. In 2007, the historic lighthouse, Clare Island, standing on the West Bank of the Irish Islands, the emerald was put up for sale for $ 2.8 million.

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