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SolovetskyLighthouse

4H3P+QF Savvat'evo, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia

Name and Location

The Solovetsky Lighthouse is located in Savvat'evo, Primorsky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. It stands out as a vital aid to navigation on the country's northern coastline.

2. Construction and History

The Solovetsky Lighthouse has no specific information on its construction year or era. However, based on the location and historical context, it is likely that the lighthouse was built during the Soviet Union's maritime development period (1920s-1950s). The lighthouse is operational as a vital aid to navigation.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architecture style of the Solovetsky Lighthouse is not available, nor are its construction materials.

4. Light and Navigation

The Solovetsky Lighthouse stands at an impressive height with a focal height and has a light range of 23 kilometers. Its light characteristic is described as Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a fixed white light flashing every 15 seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is automated and currently operational. Visitors are welcome to visit the site, but no public accessibility information is available.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features the northern Russian coastline, with its characteristic rocky shores and dense forests.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers or significant historical events are available.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Solovetsky Lighthouse is operational as a vital aid to navigation. Its coordinates are Latitude: 65.1044733, Longitude: 35.5861613.

9. Further Information

No further information is available about the Solovetsky Lighthouse, including its heritage status, managing authority, or references for further reading.

Details

NameSolovetskyLighthouse
CitySavvat'evo
CountryRussia
Coordinates65.1044733, 35.5861613
Year of constructionNotavailable
Historic significanceEssentialpartofRussia'smaritimeheritage
Architectural styleNotavailable
Construction materialNotavailable
Focal heightFocalHeight
Tower heightImpressiveHeight
View descriptionNorthernRussiancoastline,rockyshoresanddenseforests
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range23kilometers