Keri Lighthouse
Keri tuletorn
LocationKeri Island
Estonia
Coordinates59°41′55.38″N 25°1′21.78″E / 59.6987167°N 25.0227167°E / 59.6987167; 25.0227167[1]
Tower
Constructed1724 (first)
1803 (second)
Constructioncast iron tower on 15 metres (49 ft) high stone cylinder basement
Automatedyes
Height31 metres (102 ft)[1]
Shapetwo-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted stone lower tower and red upper tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
Heritagearchitectural monument Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1858 (current)
Focal height31 metres (102 ft)
Range11 nautical miles (20 km)[1]
Characteristic LFl W 15s Edit this on Wikidata
Estonia no.EVA 155

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][2]

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][3]

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.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Maritime Administration, Keri Lighthouse (in Estonian)". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Northern Estonia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  3. ↑ Keri Lighthouse Archived 23 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine Estonian Lighthouse Society
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