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Unnamed Lighthouse

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Name and Location

The unnamed lighthouse is situated in Magadan Oblast, Russia, on the eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. Its exact location is marked by coordinates 58.8381873 N, 151.3461004 E.

Construction and History

The construction date of this lighthouse is unknown, but it likely was built during the Soviet era (mid-20th century) or later. The purpose of the structure is to mark a local danger point or headland for vessels entering or exiting nearby bays.

Architecture and Materials

The construction materials used are unknown, but it is speculated that the tower may be made of concrete or steel, typical for regional lighthouses in Russia.

Light and Navigation

No information is available on the light characteristic, range, or focal height of this lighthouse. It is likely automated, with no keeper's quarters recorded.

Accessibility and Visiting

The public accessibility of this lighthouse is unknown, as it is located in a remote coastal setting. There are no documented visitor facilities, and access may be limited to those arriving by boat from the nearest port or by unpaved coastal track.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding environment features a rocky shoreline, boreal woodland inland, and harsh subarctic weather. Seabirds and marine mammals can occasionally be seen in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local anecdotes or folklore are recorded for this specific location.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is likely a small navigational aid rather than a major coastal beacon, with no documented "official" or "local" name. It is presumed active for regional navigation, but its operational status has not been verified.

Further Information

Further research can be conducted by consulting OpenStreetMap entry (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/237316651), Google Maps satellite view for terrain and surrounding features, Russian Hydrographic Office publications (for chart positions), or Magadan Oblast regional maritime guides.

Details

NameUnnamed Lighthouse
City
CountryRussia
Coordinates58.8381873, 151.3461004
Construction material"Concrete or steel"
Access descriptionBy boat from the nearest port or by unpaved coastal track
Landscape typeRocky shoreline
View descriptionRocky shoreline; boreal woodland inland; subject to harsh subarctic weather
Nearby attractions"Northern coast of Taui Bay, Sea of Okhotsk"
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue