Name and Location

The Nahkiainen Lighthouse, also known as the Raahe Lighthouse in Finnish, is located at coordinates [23.8967467, 64.6117872] in Finland. It stands tall on a rocky coastline, serving as a beacon for maritime vessels navigating through the Baltic Sea.

Construction and History

The Nahkiainen Lighthouse was constructed in 1886 during the late 19th century, when Finland was still under Swedish rule. The masonry structure is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, with a height of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

There is no specific information available about the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Nahkiainen Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a white light with a range of 10 nautical miles (18 kilometers). The light characteristic is Fl (0.5 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 0.5 + 15), indicating a sequence of flashes with a 20-second period. It also has a radar transponder categorized as "racon" (RAdio-navigational beacon) and grouped under T, emitting signals every 90 seconds to aid navigation for vessels equipped with radar systems.

Accessibility and Visiting

Although the Nahkiainen Lighthouse is not open to visitors for public access, it remains an important cultural landmark in Finland. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the Baltic Sea and nearby coastal towns.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the Baltic Sea and nearby coastal towns.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse remains automated, ensuring continuous operation despite changes in weather or sea conditions. It is listed as permanent on official nautical charts.

Further Information

• * US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07)
• * Wikipedia: fi:Nahkiainen (majakka)