Name and Location

The Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse is located in Narva-Jõesuu, Ida-Viru County, Estonia, near the mouth of the Narva River where it empties into the Gulf of Finland. Its coordinates are 59.4680758° N, 28.0403429° E.

Construction and History

The Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse was constructed in the early 20th century to serve as a vital aid to navigation for ships passing through the Gulf of Finland. The exact year of its construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built sometime between 1900 and 1920.

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 15 nautical miles (27.8 kilometers) every 12 seconds. Its light sequence is characterized as LFl(2)W.12s, indicating two flashes of the white light followed by a period of darkness and then another flash. The lighthouse was originally operated manually until it was automated in the mid-20th century.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds, which offer stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Gulf of Finland. The site is open to the public during limited hours, with guided tours available upon request.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse grounds offer stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Gulf of Finland.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse was automated in the mid-20th century, with its operations largely automated today. Its light sequence is characterized as LFl(2)W.12s, indicating two flashes of the white light followed by a period of darkness and then another flash.

Further Information

For more information about the Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse, please visit [NMA.VTA.EE] (http://nma.vta.ee/aton/aton_2455.html).