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ПеченгскийLighthouse

MFGJ+WP Linhammar, Murmansk Oblast, Russia

Name and Location

The Печенгский Lighthouse is located in MFGJ+WP Linhammar, Murmansk Oblast, Russia, on the Baltic Sea coast.

2. Construction and History

The Pechengsky Lighthouse was constructed in 1844. It stands at a height of 35 meters with an unknown focal height.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a unique architectural style combining stone and brick materials.

4. Light and Navigation

The Pechengsky Lighthouse emits a light characteristic of LFl (3) 15s, indicating three flashes every 15 seconds. The light is colored white and has a range of approximately 9 nautical miles.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding public accessibility to the lighthouse or whether visitors can enter the structure. No opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, or on-site facilities are applicable.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the Russian coastline.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Local folklore and unique anecdotes are scarce due to the limited availability of information. However, significant historical events include unknown shipwrecks or visits.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Pechengsky Lighthouse remains operational for navigation purposes with no AIS or radar installation currently available.

9. Further Information

For further reading, please consult relevant nautical chart references. The Wikipedia page for the Печенгский Lighthouse provides additional information.

Details

NameПеченгскийLighthouse
CityMurmanskOblast
CountryRussia
Coordinates69.6773369, 31.481757
Year of construction1844
Eventsnotableshipwrecksorvisits
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural stylestoneandbrick
Construction materialstoneandbrick
Focal height...
Tower height35meters
Landscape type
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheBalticSeaandtheRussiancoastline
Facilitiesnotapplicable
Light characteristicLFl(3)15s
Light range9nauticalmiles