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Stubben fyr

Stubben fyr, Nykarleby, Jakobstad sub-region, Ostrobothnia, Mainland Finland, Finland

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Stubben Fyr

The Stubben Fyr is a historic lighthouse located in Nykarleby, Finland.

History

  • The construction of the Stubben Fyr began in 1879 and was completed by 1880.

Architecture

The tower height of the Stubben Fyr is 21 meters (69 feet), while its focal height is approximately 30 meters (98 feet).

  • The light characteristics include a range of 11 nautical miles and a pattern of LFl, indicating a rotating beam.

Construction Materials

The construction materials used for the Stubben Fyr are not specified in available data.

Current Status

  • The Stubben Fyr is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status as automated is unclear.
  • It has been reported to be operational since at least 2011.

Location and Accessibility

Stubben Fyr is located on the coast of Nykarleby, Finland, in the Jakobstad sub-region of Ostrobothnia.

The lighthouse can be accessed by road or sea.

Heritage Status

The Stubben Fyr has been designated as a cultural heritage site in Finland.

Notable Historical Events

  • Stubben Fyr played an important role during World War II, serving as a navigation aid for ships and aircraft.

Architecture

The tower height of the Stubben Fyr is 21 meters (69 feet), while its focal height is approximately 30 meters (98 feet).

  • The light characteristics include a range of 11 nautical miles and a pattern of LFl, indicating a rotating beam.

Details

NameStubben fyr
CityNykarleby
CountryFinland
Coordinates63.525547, 22.157894
Current useactive aid to navigation