Managing Organization: Estonian Maritime Administration
Website: http://195.50.203.61:8010/TORNID00?Lan=380
Notes: The original lighthouse here was substantially rebuilt in 1760. The top of the tower was rebuilt in 1803, and a new lantern with 16 lamps and reflectors was later installed. In the 1880s, cliff erosion let to the decision to build the current tower at a distance of 600 feet from the cliff. Tower Height: 171 Height of Focal Plane: 232 Characteristic and Range: One white flash (5s) every 15 seconds, visible for 12 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Conical brick tower
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1724: Stone tower, 39 feet tall. Date Established: 1724 Date Present Tower Built: 1889 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No.
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