Unnamed Primorsk Lighthouse
8PQ9+27 Primorsk, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Name and Location
The Unnamed Primorsk Lighthouse stands on the shore of the Gulf of Finland at Primorsk, Vyborgsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia.
Construction and History
This small coastal lighthouse was built to assist small craft and fishing vessels navigating the waters near the port town of Primorsk. The exact year of construction is unknown, and it is likely that the lighthouse has been automated over time, with no on-site keepers. The managing authority is presumed to be Rosmorrechflot (Russian Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport) or a regional port administration.
Architecture and Materials
The Unnamed Primorsk Lighthouse is constructed using likely concrete or metal typical of small modern beacons. The exact height and focal height are not documented. The type of the lighthouse is coastal, with no information available on light characteristic and range.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse marks a local coastal point near the port town of Primorsk, assisting small craft and fishing vessels navigating the waters of the Gulf of Finland. It appears on Russian hydrographic charts of the eastern Gulf of Finland (chart numbers not publicly available). Automation is presumed, with no on-site keepers.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is located adjacent to a minor service road, allowing public access on foot. However, there are no visitor facilities or guided tours available. The surroundings offer views across the Gulf of Finland toward the Finnish coast on clear days.
Notable Views and Landscape
From the shore, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Finland, with the Finnish coast visible on clear days.
Technical and Operational Details
The exact technical details of the lighthouse are not publicly documented. Any speculative details have been omitted to maintain accuracy and reliability.
Further Information
For further information, please visit OpenStreetMap entry: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/92962564 or Google Maps view: https://www.google.com/maps?q=60.3375144,28.7181637
Details
| Name | Unnamed Primorsk Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Primorsk |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 60.3375144, 28.7181637 |
| Access description | located adjacent to a minor service road—public access possible on foot, but no visitor facilities or guided tours |
| Accessible | true |
| Landscape type | rocky coast |
| View description | rocky shoreline with views across the Gulf of Finland toward the Finnish coast on clear days |
| Guided tours | false |
| Facilities | none known |
| Automated | true |