Kübassaare Lighthouse
Kübassaare Lighthouse has a focal height of 20 metres, a tower height of 18 metres and a range of 11 nautical miles. It was built in 1924.
- Focal height
- 20 metres
- Tower height
- 18 metres
- Range
- 11 nautical miles
- Built
- 1924
- First lit
- 1939
- Light characteristic
- LFl W 9s,
- Coordinates
- 58.42842, 23.29992
The Kübassaare Lighthouse is located in the Kübassaare Peninsula on the easternmost point of Saaremaa, Estonia. The lighthouse was first built in 1916, with a second tower constructed in 1924. The current lighthouse was rebuilt in 1939 and stands at a height of 18 meters. It has a cylindrical concrete tower with a balcony and lantern.
The Kübassaare Lighthouse features a unique glare configuration, with 2.5 seconds of glare followed by 6.5 seconds of darkness. It has a range of 9 nautical miles and is marked by a LFl W 9s characteristic. The lighthouse is currently operational and is managed by the Estonian Maritime Administration. It is listed as a significant lighthouse in Estonia and is considered a notable landmark in the country.
The Kübassaare Lighthouse has a rich history, with the current tower being rebuilt after the original was damaged. The lighthouse has been an important aid to navigation for sailors and mariners in the Baltic Sea, providing a vital source of guidance and safety in the region. Today, the Kübassaare Lighthouse remains an iconic symbol of Estonia's maritime heritage and a testament to the country's rich history and cultural identity.
Light and tower
It lies on the Gulf of Riga, Baltic Sea. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. The light has a focal height of 20 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is LFl W 9s,. It was first lit in 1939.
Details
- Name
- Kübassaare Lighthouse
- Range Nm
- 11
- Year Built
- 1924
- Description
- '''Kübassaare Lighthouse''' (Estonian: ''Kübassaare tuletorn'') is a lighthouse located in Kübassaare Peninsula, in the easternmost point of Saaremaa; in Estonia. The lighthouse is 18 metres in height, a round cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery. The current lighthouse had a height of 11 metres, before it was extended to 18 metres in 1939. The lighthouse has a glare configuration of: 2.5 s glare, 6.5 s off.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Body Of Water
- Gulf of Riga, Baltic Sea
- Location Text
- [[Kübassaare]]<br />[[Saaremaa]]<br />[[Estonia]]
- Focal Height M
- 20
- Tower Height M
- 18
- Year First Lit
- 1939
- Light Characteristic
- LFl W 9s,
- Construction Material
- concrete tower