Ainaži Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Latvia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lighthouse in Latvia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ainaži Lighthouse (Latvian: Ainažu bāka) is a lighthouse located in Ainaži on the Bay of Riga - of the Baltic Sea.[1]
Location | Ainaži, Latvia |
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Coordinates | 57°51′59.2″N 24°21′37.9″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1930 |
Construction | masonry tower |
Height | 59 feet (18 m) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower with an orange vertical stripe, orange roof lantern and rail |
Light | |
Focal height | 72 feet (22 m) |
Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
Characteristic | Iso W 4s. |
Latvia no. | UZ-001 |
The Ainahi lighthouse was built in 1930, originally serving as a guide for the nearby Ainaži port and harbour. During World War II, the harbour was bombarded by German bombers; causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance - therefore making the lighthouse insignificant. The village, port and harbour were rebuilt under Soviet control - bringing back the importance of the lighthouse.[2] The lighthouse was reconstructed and furthermore renovated in the 1990s. Currently the lighthouse is a key landmark for the nearby villages.[3]
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