Name and Location

Svyatonossky Lighthouse (маяк Святоносский) stands on Cape Svyatoy Nos on the northern shore of Murmansk Oblast, Russia. Its official address is plus-code 4QP8+8X Svyatoi Nos, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia, 184640.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction and architect of Svyatonossky Lighthouse are not recorded in publicly available sources. Historical events, anecdotes, or keeper stories are also undocumented. The lighthouse's historical significance and local folklore are unknown.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available regarding the structure or materials used in the construction of Svyatonossky Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a flashing white light (Fl W) every 2 seconds, visible up to 22 nautical miles. It serves as a major navigational aid in the White Sea and the approaches to the Barents Sea.

Accessibility and Visiting

No reliable information is available regarding public access, visitor facilities, or guided tours. The lighthouse stands in a remote Arctic setting with no regular road access; approach normally via private boat or overland expedition routes.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its base, the terrain drops to the White Sea shoreline, offering panoramic vistas of open water, nearby skerries, and tundra-covered cliffs.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are documented about Svyatonossky Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is presumed to be automated, with no keeper station listed. Its managing authority is not explicitly documented, but likely falls under Russian Federal Maritime Agency jurisdictions. Chart reference information is not available in open sources.

• For further information, visit Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4411604)
• The Russian Wikipedia article (https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Святоносский_маяк)
• The lighthouse can also be found on OpenStreetMap (way/192756218)