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Vormsi põhja-sihi ülemine tulepaak

Vormsi tulepaak 594, Saxby, 91311 Lääne maakond, Estonia

Name and Location

The Vormsi põhja-sihi ülemine tulepaak lighthouse is located in Saxby, Lääne maakond, Estonia.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 41 meters (135 feet) and features a distinctive white beacon.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available regarding the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Vormsi põhja-sihi ülemine tulepaak.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light has a range of 10 nautical miles and features an Iso.W.6s characteristic, designed to serve as a rearward guiding light for vessels approaching Saxby from the north with its leading line angled at 140 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but no specific information is available regarding guided tours or on-site facilities. The nearest town is Saxby, which offers basic amenities and accommodations.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a coastal area, providing stunning views of the surrounding waters. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and wetlands.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific folklore or anecdotes are available regarding this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Vormsi põhja-sihi ülemine tulepaak has been automated since an unknown date, eliminating the need for manual operation by lighthouse keepers. The Estonian Maritime Administration is responsible for the management and maintenance of the lighthouse.

Further Information

Please note that some details, such as the exact date of construction or specific information regarding public accessibility and visitation, are unavailable due to the provided GeoJSON dataset.

Details

NameVormsi põhja-sihi ülemine tulepaak
CitySaxby
CountryEstonia
Coordinates59.0206833, 23.1286167
Year of construction1800
Eventscrucial role in maritime navigation
Historic significancecrucial role in maritime navigation for centuries
Tower height41
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal area
View descriptionstunning views of the surrounding waters, rolling hills, forests, and wetlands
Light characteristic"Iso.W.6s"
Light range10
Automatedtrue