Tahkuna Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Estonia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lighthouse in Estonia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tahkuna Lighthouse (Estonian: Tahkuna tuletorn) is a lighthouse located in the Tahkuna Peninsula, Hiiu Parish, on the island of Hiiumaa,[2] in Estonia.[3]
Location | Hiiumaa, Estonia |
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Coordinates | 59°05′29″N 22°35′10″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1875 (first) |
Foundation | cement blocks |
Construction | cast iron |
Height | 43 metres (141 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and red lantern dome |
Heritage | architectural monument |
Light | |
First lit | 1998 (current) |
Focal height | 43 metres (141 ft) |
Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
Characteristic | LFl(2) W 15 s. (2+2+2+9=15 s.) |
Estonia no. | EVA 645[1] |
The construction of the lighthouse began in 1873. The lighthouse has a metal structure, designed by British Alexander Gordon. The prefabricated structure of the lighthouse was made in France in 1873, and constructed in 1875, in the current location. The lighthouse has a height of 42.6 metres, and is the tallest of this type structure in Estonia. Since its construction the lighthouse has remained unchanged.[4]
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