Sommers

The Sommers lighthouse is located on a rocky skerry in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, just outside the Gulf of Vyborg, Russia. The lighthouse has a long history dating back to 1808 when the first lighthouse was built on the islet. The original structure was a brick building with a lanternine on top, and it was later modernized in 1866 with a new light source and a third-class lens system.

The current lighthouse was constructed after the original one was destroyed before the Winter War of 1939-40. The new lighthouse is a steel skeletal tower with a square pyramidal shape and a balcony, and it stands at a height of 37 meters. The lighthouse has a distinctive red tower with white bands and a focal plane of 53 meters above sea level. The lighthouse is still operational today, with a light characteristic of two flashes every 10 seconds.

The Sommers lighthouse has an interesting history, having been involved in several military conflicts, including World War I and the Battle of Someri in 1942. The islet was originally part of Finland but was given to the Soviet Union after the 1944 peace treaty. Today, the lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the busy shipping traffic of the Gulf of Finland, and it is also a notable landmark in the region. The lighthouse is currently possessed by Russia and is still in operation, serving as a crucial guide for ships navigating the area.