Engures Bāka Lighthouse

The Engures Bāka lighthouse is a historic maritime aid located on the coast of Latvia.

History

• The Engures Bāka lighthouse is a historic maritime aid located on the coast of Latvia. Its construction dates back to 2011, as part of the US NGA Pub. 116.

Architecture and Construction

The lighthouse stands at a height of 26 meters (85 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of approximately 30 meters (98 feet). It is constructed from materials such as concrete and steel. The architectural style of the lighthouse is not specified in available data.

Light Characteristics

• The Engures Bāka lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers) and a period of 6 minutes, using a sequence of Fl (first order).
• The light is shown from April 4 to January 30.

Current Status

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation. However, its status as a fully automated facility is unclear.

Location and Accessibility

• The Engures Bāka lighthouse is located at Ceriņu gatve in Tukuma novads, Latvia.
• The nearest town is also within the same district.
• Visitors can access the location by car or public transportation.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for this lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.