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Keskiniemi Light

3MJ3+7J Marjaniemi, Finland

Name and Location

The Keskiniemi Light is located in the municipality of Hailuoto, Finland, serving as a crucial aid to navigation on the Baltic Sea coast.

Construction and History

The Keskiniemi Light was constructed in 1908 using metal materials. Initially intended as a leading light to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of the Bothnian Bay, it has since become an essential component of Finland's maritime infrastructure.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 27 meters (89 feet) tall, with a focal height of 8.8 meters (29 feet).

Light and Navigation

The Keskiniemi Light exhibits a characteristic white light with a period of 6 seconds and a range of 6.5 nautical miles (12 kilometers). The light is conspicuous, making it easily visible to mariners during the night.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the general public for visitation. However, interested individuals can access the surrounding area through guided tours or self-guided excursions. Visitors may enjoy the scenic views of the Bothnian Bay and the surrounding landscape.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can take in the panoramic views of the Bothnian Bay and the surrounding landscape from the Keskiniemi Light's vantage point.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are currently available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As of [current year], the Keskiniemi Light remains an automated aid to navigation, with no manual operation required. Its permanent status ensures that it continues to serve as a vital reference point for mariners navigating the Baltic Sea.

Further Information

The Keskiniemi Light's coordinates are 65°04'43" N, 24°39'15" E (24.6540908, 65.0807435). You can find it on a map at [link to mapping service]. As of [current year], the Keskiniemi Light has been designated as an important cultural and historical landmark by the Finnish government.

Details

NameKeskiniemi Light
City
CountryFinland
Coordinates65.0807435, 24.6540908
Year of construction1908
Historic significanceimportant cultural and historical landmark
Construction materialmetal
Focal height8.8
Tower height27
Heritage statustrue
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typecoast
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesscenic views of the Bothnian Bay
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicwhite light with a period of 6 seconds
Light range12
Automatedtrue