Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse
Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse has a focal height of 35 metres, a tower height of 31 metres and a range of 17 nautical miles. It was built in 1957.
- Focal height
- 35 metres
- Tower height
- 31 metres
- Range
- 17 nautical miles
- Built
- 1957
- First lit
- 1957
- Light characteristic
- LFl W 12 s.
- Coordinates
- 59.46833, 28.04058
The Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse is a significant maritime aid located in Narva-Jõesuu, Estonia, on the Gulf of Finland. The lighthouse has a long history, with the first lighthouse operating in the 17th century during the Swedish rule of Estonia. A stone lighthouse was built in 1808 at the initiative of Leontiy Spafaryev of the Russian Admiralty, but it suffered damage during the Crimean War and was repaired in 1870 due to its unstable foundations.
The current lighthouse was constructed in 1957, replacing the previous one that was completely destroyed in 1941. The lighthouse stands at a height of 30 meters and has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern. It features white and red horizontal bands and has a focal height of 34 meters, with a range of 17 nautical miles. The lighthouse is currently automated and serves as a vital aid for navigation in the Gulf of Finland.
The Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse is an important part of Estonia's maritime history and continues to play a significant role in ensuring safe navigation in the region.
Light and tower
It lies on the Narva Bay, Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea. It has a [[cylindrical]] tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of [[concrete]]. Its daymark is white and red horizontal bands. The light has a focal height of 35 metres. The light has a range of 17 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is LFl W 12 s. It was first lit in 1957.
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- Name
- Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse<br />''Narva-Jõesuu tuletorn''
- Marking
- white and red horizontal bands
- Range Nm
- 17
- Foundation
- one-story stone basement
- Year Built
- 1957
- Description
- '''Narva-Jõesuu Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse located in Narva-Jõesuu, Estonia, on the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea). == History == A lighthouse operated here already during the time of Swedish rule of Estonia, in the 17th century. A stone lighthouse was built in 1808 at the initiative of Leontiy Spafaryev of the Russian Admiralty. It suffered damage during the Crimean War but was repaired in 1870 because of its unstable foundations. In 1941 it was completely destroyed. A new lighthouse (the presently visible) was built in 1957.
- Tower Shape
- [[cylindrical]] tower with balcony and lantern
- Body Of Water
- Narva Bay, Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea
- Location Text
- [[Narva-Jõesuu]], [[Estonia]]
- Focal Height M
- 35
- Tower Height M
- 31
- Year First Lit
- 1957
- Light Characteristic
- LFl W 12 s.
- Construction Material
- [[concrete]]