Name and Location

The Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse, also known as West Mustasaari, is located in the town of Helsinki, Finland.

Construction and History

The Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse was constructed in 1871 by the Finnish Government's Maritime Administration (Suomen merimieskunta) to serve as a guide for ships navigating the Gulf of Finland. At that time, Helsinki was a major commercial port, and the need for a reliable navigation aid was pressing.

Architecture and Materials

The Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse is a 24-meter-tall, cylindrical structure with a white-painted exterior. Its distinctive architecture is characterized by a simple yet elegant design, with a rectangular base and a tapering tower.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with six different light sources, each with its own unique characteristics. These include a green light visible for up to 7 nautical miles from 48.5° to 66° sector, a white light visible for up to 7 nautical miles from 79° to 128° sector, and a red light visible for up to 7 nautical miles from 333° to 345° sector. In addition, the lighthouse has secondary lights that are used in low-visibility conditions.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape related to the Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available for the Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is also equipped with fog signals and a horn that sounds every 10 seconds. The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by a simple yet elegant design, with a rectangular base and a tapering tower.

Further Information

Sources: "Länsi Mustasaari Lighthouse" by the Finnish Maritime Administration, "West Mustasaari Lighthouse" by the Helsinki City Museum, and various online sources and historical records.