Vilsandi Lighthouse
Vilsandi Lighthouse has a focal height of 40 metres, a tower height of 37 metres and a range of 12 nautical miles. It was built in 1809.
- Focal height
- 40 metres
- Tower height
- 37 metres
- Range
- 12 nautical miles
- Built
- 1809
- First lit
- 1957
- Coordinates
- 58.38287, 21.81272
Vilsandi Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Vilsandi, 10 kilometers west of Saaremaa, in Estonia. The lighthouse was built in 1809, making it the oldest lighthouse on the Baltic Sea coastline in Saare County. It has undergone renovations, including a major renovation in 1957.
The lighthouse features a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern. It is an important part of Estonia's maritime history and has been a vital aid to navigation for ships passing through the Baltic Sea. In 1907, the lighthouse keeper, Artur Toom, established the first protected area on the small island of Vaika, making it a significant milestone in the conservation of Estonia's natural heritage.
Today, the Vilsandi Lighthouse remains an important landmark and a popular tourist destination in Estonia. Its rich history and picturesque location make it a must-see for anyone interested in lighthouses, maritime history, or simply exploring the beautiful landscapes of Estonia.
Light and tower
It lies on the Baltic Sea. It has a [[cylindrical]] tower with balcony and lantern tower. The light has a focal height of 40 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1957.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 12
- Year Built
- 1809
- Description
- '''Vilsandi Lighthouse''' (Estonian: ''Vilsandi tuletorn'') is a lighthouse located on the island of Vilsandi (10 km west of the island of Saaremaa), in Estonia. The lighthouse was built in 1809, making it the oldest lighthouse on the coastline of the Baltic Sea in Saare County. In 1907 the lighthouse keeper became Artur Toom, which founded the first protected area in the small island of Vaika. Artur Toom ended his service of lighthouse keeper in 1941. In 1957 the lighthouse was renovated.
- Tower Shape
- [[cylindrical]] tower with balcony and lantern
- Body Of Water
- Baltic Sea
- Focal Height M
- 40
- Tower Height M
- 37
- Year First Lit
- 1957