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Чесменский

Чесменский, Mayak Chesmenskiy, Primorsky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Northwestern Federal District, Russia

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Чесменский Lighthouse

The Česmensky Lighthouse is situated on Mys Chesmenskiy, a headland in the Primorsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. The lighthouse's construction year is not specified, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the Česmensky Lighthouse is approximately 38 meters (125 feet). Its focal height is also 38 meters. The lighthouse features a distinctive architecture with three light sources: white, red, and white, each with a different period of operation.

The light characteristics include a range of 17 nautical miles for the white light, 7 nautical miles for the red light, and another 17 nautical miles for the white light.

The lighthouse is constructed using traditional materials, but specific details about its construction are not available.

Current Status

The Česmensky Lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation. It operates automatically, with a reported fog signal category of "horn"

Location and Accessibility

The Česmensky Lighthouse is located on Mys Chesmenskiy, a headland in the Primorsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia.

The address is Чесменский, Mayak Chesmenskiy, Primorsky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Northwestern Federal District, Russia.

The lighthouse is accessible by sea or land, but specific information about its accessibility is not available.

Heritage Status

The Česmensky Lighthouse has been designated as a notable historical landmark in the region.

Notable Historical Events

  • No notable historical events are reported for the Česmensky Lighthouse.

Details

NameЧесменский
City
CountryRussia
Coordinates64.71791, 36.546524
Current useactive aid to navigation