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Rönnskärin Majakka

W9PR+5H Kirkkonummi, Finland

Name and Location

Rönnskärin Majakka is a historic lighthouse located in Kirkkonummi, Finland, at W9PR+5H.

Construction and History

Rönnskärin Majakka was constructed in 1888 during the rapid expansion of marine trade and commerce. The lighthouse stands approximately 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level with a focal plane of around 48 meters (157 feet). Its original purpose was to guide ships through the treacherous waters surrounding the Porkkalan Rönnskär island.

Architecture and Materials

The exact architectural style of Rönnskärin Majakka is not explicitly documented, but its design likely reflected contemporary Finnish architecture of the late 19th century. The structure's materials are also unknown without further research.

Light and Navigation

Rönnskärin Majakka was once an active aid to navigation, serving as a beacon for mariners navigating the coastal waters of the Baltic Sea. However, it has been disused since 1928 due to advances in navigation technology or changes in maritime traffic patterns that rendered the lighthouse redundant.

Accessibility and Visiting

It is unclear whether visitors can currently access Rönnskärin Majakka or explore its interior. Further research may be necessary to determine the feasibility of visiting this historic lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors may be able to appreciate the natural beauty of the Finnish coastline and surrounding waters from the elevated position of the lighthouse, which stands at approximately 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for Rönnskärin Majakka.

Technical and Operational Details

The technical and operational details of Rönnskärin Majakka are not specified in the provided data.

Further Information

For more information on Rönnskärin Majakka, consult the Wikipedia article (if available) or refer to the GeoJSON dataset's properties for additional details.

Details

NameRönnskärin Majakka
CityKirkkonummi
CountryFinland
Coordinates59.9354943, 24.3913943
Year of construction1888
Eventsshipwrecks; rescues
Storiesmyths; legends
Construction material["stone","brick","wooden"]
Focal height48
Tower height30
Renovationsdisused since 1928
Landscape typecoastal waters, islets, forested areas
View descriptionappreciate the natural beauty of the Finnish coastline and surrounding waters
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedfalse