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Ragaciema bāka

Kāpu iela

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Ragaciema Bāka Lighthouse

The Ragaciema bāka lighthouse was constructed in 1960 and has been an important aid to navigation on the Latvian coast ever since its completion.

History

  • The tower of the Ragaciema bāka lighthouse stands at a height of 37 metres, while its focal point reaches an altitude of approximately 50 metres above sea level. The light source is a white Iso beacon with a range of 16 nautical miles and a period of 2 minutes.

Light Characteristics

  • The Ragaciema bāka lighthouse emits a white Iso beacon with the following characteristics:
  • - Range: 16 nautical miles
  • - Colour: White
  • - Height: 37 metres
  • - Period: 2 minutes

Current Status

The Ragaciema bāka lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated for many years.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is located at Kāpu iela in the town of Ragaciems, Latvia. It can be accessed by car or on foot, with a parking area available nearby.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the current heritage status of the Ragaciema bāka lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Ragaciema bāka lighthouse.

Details

NameRagaciema bāka
CityRagaciems
CountryLatvia
Coordinates57.034527, 23.486067
Current useactive navigation
Accessibletrue