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Ansekülatuletorn

Anseküla tuletorn 932, Anseküla, 93211 Saare maakond, Estonia

Name and Location

The Anseküla Tuletorn is located in Saare County, Estonia.

Construction and History

The Anseküla Tuletorn was constructed in an unknown era, making it a historic aid to navigation for mariners. Unfortunately, no information on the architect or architectural style is available at this time.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Anseküla Tuletorn.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 42 meters, with a focal plane height of unknown. The light characteristic is described as Fl (3) W 15s, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds, with a range of 7 nautical miles. The light's period is 1.5 seconds, and its sequence is 0.5 + (1).

Accessibility and Visiting

The Anseküla Tuletorn is not open to the general public, as it is a working aid to navigation. However, visitors can reach the lighthouse by traveling to Anseküla, which is located in Saare County, Estonia. The nearest major city is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

Notable Views and Landscape

The area surrounding the lighthouse offers stunning views of the coastal landscape, with natural beauty and rich maritime history.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, no information on whether it is still operational or automated is available at this time. For further information on navigation charts and references, please consult the Estonian Maritime Administration (EMTA) or other reputable sources.

Further Information

  • Estonian Maritime Administration (EMTA)
  • National Geographic
  • Wikipedia

Details

NameAnsekülatuletorn
City
CountryEstonia
Coordinates58.0982667, 22.2317167
Year of constructionunknownera
Focal heightunknown
Tower height42meters
Light characteristicFl(3)W15s
Light range7nauticalmiles