Mercusuar Williems Torren III
Q324+9VW, Melingge, Pulo Aceh, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 23354, Indonesia
Name and Location
The Mercusuar Williems Torren III, also known as the Breueh Lighthouse or Бреег маяк in Ukrainian, is located on Pulau Breueh island within the Pulo Aceh archipelago in Indonesia. Its official name is Mercusuar Williems Torren III. The lighthouse has alternative names in Acehnese (Mercusuar Pulo Breuëh) and Indonesian (Mercusuar Pulau Breueh). The coordinates are 5.7509905 N, 95.0572199 E.
2. Construction and History
The construction date of the Mercusuar Williems Torren III is not recorded in available public sources. Similarly, there is no information on the architect or builder of the lighthouse. Its construction materials and architectural style are also unknown. The lighthouse does not have any heritage status listed in national or local registers.
3. Architecture and Materials
There is no specific information provided about the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Mercusuar Williems Torren III.
4. Light and Navigation
The type of navigational aid provided by this lighthouse is classified as a "service" building in OpenStreetMap (OSM). It serves the waters off Pulau Breueh, but the current light characteristic, range, and focal height are not publicly documented. The operational status of the lighthouse is presumed active, with no official decommissioning record found.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is accessible by boat from Banda Aceh or local harbors in Aceh Besar Regency. The immediate site lies near the village of Melingge at the island's eastern shore. There are no visitor facilities officially recorded, nor any on-site visitor center or guided-tour program. It is unknown if interior access is permitted; exterior site is likely reachable on foot via local paths.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features coastal tropical vegetation, sandy beaches, and coral reefs offshore. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and nearby islets, especially at sunrise and sunset.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
There are no anecdotes or folklore related to the Mercusuar Williems Torren III available in public sources.
8. Technical and Operational Details
Automation status of the lighthouse is unknown. The management authority is presumed to be the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Laut), Republic of Indonesia.
9. Further Information
For further information, please refer to OpenStreetMap, Wikidata entry Q12498187, Acehnese Wikipedia (ace): Mercusuar Williems Torren III, and Google Maps at https://www.google.com/maps?q=5.7509905,95.0572199.
Details
Name | Mercusuar Williems Torren III |
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City | |
Country | Indonesia |
Coordinates | 5.7509905, 95.0572199 |
Heritage status | false |
Access description | Pulau Breueh is reached by boat from Banda Aceh or from local harbors in Aceh Besar Regency. |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | Coastal |
View description | Coastal tropical vegetation, sandy beaches and coral reefs offshore. Likely panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and nearby islets, especially at sunrise and sunset. |
Guided tours | false |
Nearby attractions | ["Beach and snorkeling spots around Pulau Breueh","Traditional fishing villages in Melingge","Other lighthouses and watchtowers on Pulo Aceh archipelago"] |