Name and Location

The Silla sihi ülemine tulepaak Lighthouse is located in Pärnu, Estonia, with an official address at J. V. Jannseni tn 25a, 80032 Pärnu maakond, Estonia, and coordinates of latitude 58.39115 and longitude 24.4883333.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse has an unofficial name that translates to "Upper Sillami Light Tower."

Architecture and Materials

The Silla sihi ülemine tulepaak stands approximately 16 meters tall and is a red-colored tower.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse guides mariners through the waters surrounding Pärnu with a light range of 2 nautical miles (3.7 kilometers) and operates for 3 periods every minute.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the general public for visits due to its location and potential safety concerns. Access is restricted.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is relatively flat with minimal natural features of note.

Technical and Operational Details

As a minor lighthouse, the Silla sihi ülemine tulepaak is not considered an essential aid to navigation but provides a vital backup to more prominent beacons in the area. The current status of automation is unknown, and the light was likely manually operated by a keeper or using a simple automated system.

Further Information

For further reading, please consult the Estonian Maritime Administration's website at https://nma.vta.ee/aton/. The Estonian Maritime Administration is responsible for maintaining and operating the Silla sihi ülemine tulepaak._