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Managing Organization:
Estonian Maritime Administration
Website: http://195.50.203.61:8010/TORNID00?Lan=045
Notes:
The current tower was previously the first lighthouse at Vormsi, which was moved here after three years of preparations, and erected on a granite foundation. The lighthouse survived the two world wars without suffering any major damage. Tower Height: 56 Height of Focal Plane: 65 Characteristic and Range: One flash every 15 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles (white sector) and 7 nautical miles (red). Description of Tower: White, conical metal tower with a red roof.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1718: Wooden lighthouse, rebuilt several times (collapsed 1868). 1869: Wooden tower (temporary). Date Established: 1718 Date Present Tower Built: 1871 Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
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