Name and Location

The Viimsi Sihi Alumine Tulepaak Lighthouse, also known as the Lower Front Light Beacon of Viimsi, is located in Haabneeme, Harju County, Estonia. Its exact address is Sanglepa tee 2, Haabneeme, 74001 Harju maakond, Estonia.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed to serve as a lower front light beacon, providing guidance to mariners approaching the coastal waters of Viimsi Sihi Alumine. The exact date of construction is not available, but it is believed to be part of a larger network of lighthouses built in Estonia during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 39 meters (128 feet) above sea level, with a white color scheme. Its unique shape makes it easily recognizable to mariners and a vital reference point for navigation.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with an Iso light character, emitting a steady beam every 3 seconds, with a range of approximately 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers). The sector end angle is 86.1 degrees, while the sector start angle is 81.1 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape related to the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is referenced in several maritime publications, including the C 3804 edition. For more information, please visit the Estonian Maritime Administration's website at https://nma.vta.ee/aton/, or consult the Wikipedia entry for Viimsi Alumine Tulepaak (in Estonian) at et:Viimsi alumine tulepaak.

Further Information

The lighthouse is located at the following coordinates:

• Latitude: 59.5154°
• Longitude: 24.8156333°