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Sīkragciema bāka

bāka, Sīkrags, Kolkas pagasts, Talsu novads, LV-3275, Latvia

Name and Location

The Sīkragciema bāka, also known as Sikraguciems Lighthouse, is located in Latvia, situated in the Kolkas pagasts region at the address "bāka, Sīkrags, Kolkas pagasts, Talsu novads, LV-3275, Latvia."

Construction and History

The Sīkragciema bāka was constructed between 1885 and 1890. The lighthouse stands at a height of 33 meters (108 feet) with a focal height of 29 meters (95 feet).

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available about the architecture or materials used in the construction of Sīkragciema bāka.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light with a period of three seconds and a range of 15 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, no information available on public accessibility or visitor hours for the Sīkragciema bāka. Please note that this may be subject to change.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and dense forests.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes available about Sīkragciema bāka.

Technical and Operational Details

As of our knowledge cutoff in 2021, the Sīkragciema bāka remains a functional lighthouse, guiding vessels through the waters off the Latvian coast.

Further Information

The Sīkragciema bāka has been recognized as an important cultural heritage site in Latvia, reflecting its historical significance and architectural importance. It is mentioned in various sources, including the US NGA Pub. 116 (2021) and Wikipedia's article on Leuchtturm Sīkrags.

Details

NameSīkragciema bāka
City
CountryLatvia
Coordinates57.6576166, 22.2158352
Year of construction1890
Focal height29
Tower height33
Heritage statustrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionrugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and dense forests
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range15
Automatedtrue