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
Name | Keskiniemi Light |
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City | |
Country | Finland |
Coordinates | 65.0807435, 24.6540908 |
Year of construction | 1908 |
Historic significance | important cultural and historical landmark |
Construction material | metal |
Focal height | 8.8 |
Tower height | 27 |
Heritage status | true |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | coast |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | scenic views of the Bothnian Bay |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | white light with a period of 6 seconds |
Light range | 12 |
Automated | true |