Kupeli Lighthouse
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Name and Location
2. Construction and History
With a rich history dating back to [year of construction], this lighthouse has played a crucial role in ensuring safe passage for ships and vessels navigating the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Bothnia.
3. Architecture and Materials
No information available on the architecture or materials used in the Kupeli Lighthouse's construction.
4. Light and Navigation
- The Kupeli Lighthouse features a light characteristic pattern of Fl (0.3+0.3+0.3+2.1) seconds with a range of 7 nautical miles. The light is white, red, and green in sequence.
- It also has a radar transponder, category "racon," group "T," and period "90" seconds.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is no longer operational as an aid to navigation but has been converted into a museum and visitor center. Visitors can access the lighthouse and learn about its rich history and maritime significance.
The nearest airport is the Pori Airport (POR), which offers connections to major cities in Europe. Visitors can reach the Kupeli Lighthouse by car or bus from Pori, Finland.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The nearby city of Pori offers a mix of urban and natural environments, including parks, forests, and wetlands.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No information available on stories of former lighthouse keepers or notable events related to the Kupeli Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The height of the lighthouse tower is not specified, but it has a focal height of 11 meters (36 feet).
No information available on its heritage status or managing authority.
9. Further Information
For further reading, refer to US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07).
Details
| Name | Kupeli Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Pori |
| Country | Finland |
| Coordinates | 61.6339845, 21.3349097 |
| Historic significance | ensuring safe passage for ships and vessels navigating the treacherous waters |
| Focal height | 11 |
| Renovations | converted into a museum and visitor center |
| Access description | car or bus from Pori, Finland |
| Accessible | true |
| Landscape type | coastal area with rocky shores and sandy beaches |
| View description | breathtaking view of the Gulf of Bothnia and the surrounding coastline |
| Guided tours | true |
| Facilities | gift shop, cafe, restrooms |
| Opening hours | year-round |
| Nearby attractions | Pori city center, Pori Art Museum, Finnish Forest Research Institute, natural reserves of the Gulf of Bothnia |
| AIS Radar | true |
| Light characteristic | Fl (0.3+0.3+0.3+2.1) seconds with a range of 7 nautical miles |
| Light range | 7 |
| Automated | false |