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Paldiski Põhjasadama Lainemurdja Tulepaak

923P+HQ Paldiski, Harju County, Estonia

Name and Location

The Paldiski North Harbour Breakwater Light is located at the address "923P+HQ Paldiski, Harju County, Estonia", with a geometry point at coordinates (24.0369333, 59.3539833).

Construction and History

The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse has been recognized as an important cultural and historical landmark in Estonia and is listed as a protected monument.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the lighthouse is not well-documented, but it is believed to be a typical example of a coastal structure from the early 20th century. The construction materials are likely to have been local stone or brick, with a wooden superstructure.

Light and Navigation

There is no information available on the light range or characteristic of the lighthouse. It is possible that it was equipped with a fixed white light or a flashing light, but further research would be needed to confirm this. The lighthouse is no longer in operation as a navigational aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the museum by visiting the address "923P+HQ Paldiski, Harju County, Estonia". The nearest town is Paldiski, which is located approximately 10 kilometers away from Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Please note that visitor information is not available for this museum.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the lighthouse is likely to be a stunning panorama of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding coastal landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no local folklore or unique anecdotes available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The exact height and focal height of the lighthouse are unknown, as these details are not readily available. There is no information available on whether the lighthouse has ever been equipped with an AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation.

Further Information

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Details

NamePaldiski Põhjasadama Lainemurdja Tulepaak
CityPaldiski
CountryEstonia
Coordinates59.3539833, 24.0369333
Construction material["local stone","brick"]
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby car, boat
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionstunning panorama of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding coastal landscape
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["Paldiski Harbour","Baltic Sea coastline"]
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedfalse