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Managing Organization:
Maritime Administration of Latvia
Notes:
This lighthouse was known in German as Backofen, sometimes spelled Bakofen. The tower was damaged during World War I and was restored in 1924. A red and white striped temporary lighthouse was used in the interim. Tower Height: 62 Height of Focal Plane: 143 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds. Description of Tower: White, round stone tower, dwelling attached.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1879 Date Present Tower Built: 1879 Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
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