Lågskär Lighthouse

The Lågskär Lighthouse is located on Lågskär Island in the Åland Islands, Finland, in the Baltic Sea. It was first built in 1840 as a wooden structure, but has undergone several transformations over the years. The current lighthouse was constructed in 1920 and features a square, concrete tower with a red and white color scheme, standing at a height of 23 meters.

The lighthouse has a focal plane of 42 meters and emits a white light that flashes every 12 seconds, with a range of 11 nautical miles. It was automated in 1961 and has been powered by wind energy since 1986. The lighthouse is maintained by the Finnish Maritime Administration and its outbuildings are often used as an ornithological station for studying birds on the island.

The Lågskär Lighthouse has a rich history, having been destroyed by Russian bombardment during World War I and rebuilt several times. It is also notable for introducing a rotating gas lighting device in 1920, which was a first of its kind in the world. The lighthouse has been commemorated on a Finnish postage stamp and remains an important navigational guide for ships in the Baltic Sea.

Light and tower

It has a square tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of reinforced concrete. Its daymark is red tower, white lantern. The light has a focal height of 42 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 12s. It was first lit in 1920. It was automated in 1961. The NGA list of lights numbers it 16096. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it C4480.

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