Location | Hiiumaa, Estonia |
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Coordinates | 59°05′29″N22°35′10″E / 59.09133°N 22.58600°E Coordinates: 59°05′29″N22°35′10″E / 59.09133°N 22.58600°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1875 (first) |
Foundation | cement blocks |
Construction | cast iron |
Height | 43 metres (141 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and red lantern dome |
Heritage | architectural monument |
Light | |
First lit | 1998 (current) |
Focal height | 43 metres (141 ft) |
Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
Characteristic | LFl(2) W 15 s. (2+2+2+9=15 s.) |
Estonia no. | EVA 645 [1] |
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