 Russarö lighthouse in 2013 | |
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| Location | Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea |
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| Coordinates | 59°46′24″N 22°56′36″E / 59.773333°N 22.943333°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1863
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| Foundation | Granite |
| Construction | Brick |
| Automated | 1949
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| Height | 21 m (69 ft)
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| Shape | Octagonal |
| Markings | Red |
| Power source | electricity
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| Light | |
| First lit | 1863 |
| Focal height | 34.2 m (112 ft)
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| Range | 16.9 nmi (31.3 km; 19.4 mi)
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| Characteristic | Fl(4) W 45s
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Russarö Lighthouse ( Finnish: Russarön majakka, Swedish: Russarö fyr) is a lighthouse situated on the island of Russarö, outside Hanko, Finland, at the western extremity of the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea. [1] [2] It is commonly known as Hangon silmä ( lit. 'The Eye of Hanko'). [3]
Earlier unilluminated daymarks and lighthouses existed on the spot, dating back to 1815. [2] The current lighthouse was built in 1863, making it one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in Finland. [3] It was the first in Finland to operate also during winter months, due to the Port of Hanko being in the 19th century the only port open throughout the year. [1]
Constructed of bricks and mortar over a granite base, the lighthouse is octagonal in shape and comprises five storeys. [3] The top floor features a beautiful vaulted ceiling. [1] The base is natural stone colour (brown), the main tower red. [2]
In the summer months, day cruises to the island of Russarö are operated from Hanko's Eastern Harbour. [3] However, due to the dilapidated state of the lighthouse, visitors are no longer allowed entry into the tower. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Russarö". Majakkaseura.fi (in Finnish). Finnish Lighthouse Society. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Selitys Tulimajakoista, Tunnusmajakoista ja muista Merirasteista pitkin Suomen rannikkoa Koiviston salmelta Wiipurin läänissä Tornion kaupunkiin (in Finnish). Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland: Suomen luotsi- ja majakkalaitoksen Ylihallitus. 1891. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Risteilyjä Russaröhön". VisitHanko.fi (in Finnish). City of Hanko Tourist Office. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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Russarö lighthouse in 2013 | |
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| Location | Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea |
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| Coordinates | 59°46′24″N 22°56′36″E / 59.773333°N 22.943333°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1863
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| Foundation | Granite |
| Construction | Brick |
| Automated | 1949
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| Height | 21 m (69 ft)
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| Shape | Octagonal |
| Markings | Red |
| Power source | electricity
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| Light | |
| First lit | 1863 |
| Focal height | 34.2 m (112 ft)
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| Range | 16.9 nmi (31.3 km; 19.4 mi)
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| Characteristic | Fl(4) W 45s
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Russarö Lighthouse ( Finnish: Russarön majakka, Swedish: Russarö fyr) is a lighthouse situated on the island of Russarö, outside Hanko, Finland, at the western extremity of the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea. [1] [2] It is commonly known as Hangon silmä ( lit. 'The Eye of Hanko'). [3]
Earlier unilluminated daymarks and lighthouses existed on the spot, dating back to 1815. [2] The current lighthouse was built in 1863, making it one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in Finland. [3] It was the first in Finland to operate also during winter months, due to the Port of Hanko being in the 19th century the only port open throughout the year. [1]
Constructed of bricks and mortar over a granite base, the lighthouse is octagonal in shape and comprises five storeys. [3] The top floor features a beautiful vaulted ceiling. [1] The base is natural stone colour (brown), the main tower red. [2]
In the summer months, day cruises to the island of Russarö are operated from Hanko's Eastern Harbour. [3] However, due to the dilapidated state of the lighthouse, visitors are no longer allowed entry into the tower. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Russarö". Majakkaseura.fi (in Finnish). Finnish Lighthouse Society. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Selitys Tulimajakoista, Tunnusmajakoista ja muista Merirasteista pitkin Suomen rannikkoa Koiviston salmelta Wiipurin läänissä Tornion kaupunkiin (in Finnish). Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland: Suomen luotsi- ja majakkalaitoksen Ylihallitus. 1891. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Risteilyjä Russaröhön". VisitHanko.fi (in Finnish). City of Hanko Tourist Office. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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