Ruhnu Lighthouse

The Ruhnu Lighthouse is located on the island of Ruhnu in Estonia, in the Gulf of Riga. It was first mentioned in 1646, but the current structure was built in 1877 by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée, a French company. The lighthouse stands 30 meters tall and has a focal height of 37 meters, providing a range of 12 nautical miles. Its distinctive design features a skeletal tower with a square base and a balcony and observation room.

The lighthouse's history is marked by a few significant events. During World War I, the gallery and sentry room were destroyed, and the lighthouse was rebuilt in 1937. There are rumors that the unusual design was created by Gustave Eiffel, although no concrete evidence supports this claim. The Ruhnu Lighthouse is a notable example of resort architecture in Estonia and is listed as one of the country's notable lighthouses.

Today, the Ruhnu Lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation in the Gulf of Riga, guiding mariners safely through the waters surrounding the island. Its brown tower and red lantern roof make it a distinctive feature of the Ruhnu landscape, and it continues to serve as a reminder of Estonia's rich maritime history.

Light and tower

It lies on the Gulf of Riga, Baltic Sea. It has a [[square]] base [[skeletal tower]] with balcony, observation room and lantern tower. The tower is built of [[cast iron]]. Its daymark is brown tower and red lantern roof. The light has a focal height of 656 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 4 s. It was first lit in 1877.

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