Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse
WC3F+VC Rohuküla, Lääne County, Estonia
Name and Location
The Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse is located in Rohuküla, Lääne County, Estonia.
Construction and History
The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century. The Estonian Maritime Administration provides information on the lighthouse's characteristics, including its category as a lower-severity light with a characteristic of two periods of white light every 10 seconds.
Architecture and Materials
The Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse is constructed from materials that have not been specified. Its architectural style has also not been documented.
Light and Navigation
As a lower-severity light, the Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse is designed to provide a general indication of direction rather than serving as a primary aid to navigation. However, it still plays an important role in guiding vessels through the surrounding waters, with a range of 2 nautical miles and a white light.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach the lighthouse by taking the route Ääsmäe–Haapsalu–Rohuküla (Ääsmäe–Haapsalu–Rohuküla). The lighthouse is located near the Rohuküla Harbour, which offers scenic views of the surrounding area.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse's location near the Rohuküla Harbour provides a unique perspective on the surrounding landscape and coastal scenery.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No notable events or local folklore have been documented for this lighthouse. However, it is likely that stories about the lighthouse's history and significance will be passed down through generations.
Technical and Operational Details
No specific technical or operational details are available for the Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse.
Further Information
For further reading, refer to the Estonian Maritime Administration's documentation on the Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse.
Details
Name | Rohuküla Sadamakai Tulepaak Lighthouse |
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City | Rohuküla |
Country | Estonia |
Coordinates | 58.9047167, 23.4235667 |
Focal height | 2 |
Tower height | 7 |
Access description | Ääsmäe–Haapsalu–Rohuküla route |
Accessible | true |
View description | Scenic views of the surrounding area |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | "LFl" |
Light range | 2 |
Automated | true |