Keri Lighthouse

Keri Lighthouse (Estonian: Keri tuletorn) (previously known as Kokskäri Lighthouse) is a lighthouse in the Gulf of Finland on Keri Island. The light itself is at an elevation of 31 metres (102 ft) above sea level, while the lighthouse itself is 28 metres (92 ft) tall.[1]

For the ligthouse on Zakynthos, see Keri, Greece.

Keri Lighthouse
Keri tuletorn
Estonia
LocationKeri Island
Estonia
Coordinates59°41′55.38″N 25°1′21.78″E[1]
Year first constructed1724 (first)
1803 (second)
Year first lit1858 (current)
Automatedyes
Constructioncast iron tower on 15 metres (49 ft) high stone cylinder basement
Tower shapetwo-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternunpainted stone lower tower and red upper tower
Tower height31 metres (102 ft)[1]
Focal height31 metres (102 ft)
Light sourcesolar power
Range11 nautical miles (20 km)[1]
CharacteristicLFI W 15s[2]
Admiralty numberC3844
NGA number12896
ARLHS numberEST-027[3]
Estonia numberEVA 155
Heritagearchitectural monument 

History

The present-day lighthouse was built in 1858. It is a red metal cylinder topped with the lantern room and balcony which rests upon a cylindrical stone base. This light is computer controlled, powered by solar cells and batteries.

The original wooden lighthouse was built in 1724. It was rebuilt in the early 19th century with a stone base topped with a wooden tower.

From 1907 to 1912 it was the only lighthouse in the world to be powered by natural gas. In 1990 the stone base began to collapse and steel reinforcements were installed. In 2007 an internet camera was installed followed by an internet weather station in 2009.

Specifications

During hours of darkness the light cycles with the following sequence: 13 seconds off; 2 seconds on. The light can be seen from 11 nautical miles.[1]

Postage stamp

The Estonian Post Office issued a stamp commemorating the Keri Lighthouse on 15 January 2003. First day cancel covers were also issued on that day.

  • Keri Lighthouse in 2005
  • Keri Lighthouse and surrounding buildings, 2008
  • Sauna, memorial monument to the Kaleva, and the lighthouse
  • Interior
  • Stair
  • Light

See also

References
  1. "Maritime Administration, Keri Lighthouse (in Estonian)". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  2. Keri Lighthouse Archived 23 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine Estonian Lighthouse Society
  3. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Northern Estonia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 May 2019.


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