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Mercusuar Rukan Utara

JQF5+MG Sanglar, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Name and Location

The Mercusuar Rukan Utara Lighthouse is located in Sanglar, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia.

2. Construction and History

The exact year of the lighthouse's construction is not documented, but it is believed to date back to the early 20th century. The lighthouse has a significant history as an important navigational aid for local and international mariners.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the lighthouse is not well-documented, but it is likely to be a simple structure designed for practical functionality rather than aesthetics. Its construction materials are also unknown, but it is assumed to be made of locally available materials such as wood or concrete.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Mercusuar Rukan Utara Lighthouse is not documented, but it is likely to follow standard International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) guidelines for lighthouses in the region. The height of the lighthouse is approximately 15 meters (49 feet), with a focal height of around 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is no longer in operation as a primary navigation aid, but visitors can access the site with permission from the local authorities or through guided tours.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable stories or anecdotes associated with the Mercusuar Rukan Utara Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's managing authority is not publicly disclosed, but it remains an important navigational aid for local and international mariners.

9. Further Information

You can view the location of the lighthouse on a map using OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/0.6242/103.7588).

Details

NameMercusuar Rukan Utara
CitySanglar
CountryIndonesia
Coordinates0.6242383, 103.7587645
Storiesmay have played a role in local maritime trade and navigation during its operational years
Focal height20
Tower height15
Accessibletrue
Landscape typesmall island in the Karimun Strait, rich marine biodiversity and coral reefs
View descriptionstunning views of the surrounding waters and islands
Guided tourstrue
Automatedfalse