Name and Location

The Magadan “Маяк” Lighthouse (Russian: маяк) is a coastal navigational aid located in the city of Magadan, Magadanskaya oblast’, Russia. It can be found on Primorskaya Ulitsa, 7к1, Magadan, Magadanskaya oblast’, Russia, with coordinates at 59°33′42.49″ N, 150��46′27.96″ E (latitude 59.5618032, longitude 150.7744326).

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the lighthouse is not documented in available public records. It is speculated to have been constructed during the Soviet period, with a straightforward functional design typical of 20th-century Soviet lighthouse construction. The materials used are likely reinforced concrete or brick core with an external plaster finish.

Architecture and Materials

The structure consists of a cylindrical tower attached to a five-storey rectangular building. Although the exact height of the tower is not recorded, it is estimated to stand between 12 and 18 m tall. The tower is painted white, with the lantern and gallery accented in red. No decorative ornamentation is present.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse operates as a major coastal light, emitting a fixed red light (F, red) that can be seen for a range of 12 nautical miles. The focal plane is estimated to be between 15 and 20 m above mean sea level. It is likely equipped with a modern LED or halogen lamp, automated in recent decades.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is located along a public waterfront promenade, allowing visitors to approach the exterior platform on foot. However, public access into the tower or lantern room is restricted. Visitors can reach the site by city bus or taxi to the “Primorskaya Ulitsa” stop, then walk south to the water’s edge.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features an urban port area with views over Nagayevo Bay, small breakwaters, and the city skyline. Nearby attractions include the Magadan Regional Museum (1.5 km northeast), the Memorial to the Victims of Political Repression (2 km northeast), and the Nagayevo Bay waterfront park.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Local residents recall that in the 1970s, the light was manually switched each evening by a keeper who lived on site. Occasional small craft race finish lines are marked by the lighthouse’s red light.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, with no resident keeper on site. It serves local and coastal traffic entering Nagayevo Bay and approaching Magadan port. No public record exists of an AIS transmitter or radar installation on the structure.

Further Information

• For further information, please consult OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/250494091), Google Maps location (https://goo.gl/maps/WbQe8X6vSad6KkXr5), and Russian Maritime Administration publications.