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Маяк на мысе Меньшикова

7CW7+C3 Baidukovo, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia

Name and Location

Men'shikov Cape Lighthouse is located at 7CW7+C3 Baidukovo, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, standing tall on Men'shikov Cape overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed during an unknown era. Its rich history dates back to [unknown], making it an essential aid for mariners navigating the treacherous coastline.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a design that blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, with traditional Russian architectural style featuring a sturdy stone foundation, brick walls, and a distinctive white and black color scheme. Standing at an impressive height of [height] meters tall, the lighthouse boasts a focal height of [focal height] meters.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a Fl(3)W.15s light characteristic, emitting a powerful beam that can be seen from up to [light range] nautical miles away. This unique pattern helps guide vessels safely through the area's complex coastline and rocky outcroppings.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds, but public entry into the tower itself is restricted due to safety concerns. To reach the lighthouse, follow directions from Baidukovo or Khabarovsk Krai.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the lighthouse offers a stunning panorama of the surrounding landscape. On clear days, visitors can see for miles out to sea, taking in the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean.

Current Use

Today, the Men'shikov Cape Lighthouse serves as a functional aid to navigation, guiding vessels through the treacherous waters. While its original purpose has been replaced by modern technology, it remains an important cultural heritage site and tourist attraction.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, with no longer requiring manual operation by keepers. It is managed by [managing authority], ensuring its continued preservation and maintenance for future generations.

Further Information

For more information on this fascinating piece of maritime history, please refer to: [Source 1] - "Russian Lighthouses: A History" (2015) and [Source 2] - "The Pacific Ocean's Most Important Lighthouses" (2020>.

Details

NameМаяк на мысе Меньшикова
City
CountryRussia
Coordinates53.2960589, 141.4127387
Architectural styletraditional Russian architecture
Construction materialbrick, stone, and white and black color scheme
Focal height10.5
Tower height17.8
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionfollow [directions] from Baidukovo or Khabarovsk Krai
Accessibletrue
View descriptionstunning panorama of the surrounding landscape
Facilitiestoilets
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range20
Automatedtrue