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Name: Ostrov Rodsher Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Kolgompja, , Russian Federation

Location: On small island in Gulf of Finland, western Russia.

Managing Organization:
Russian Navy

Notes:
The round tower built here in 1886 was apparently raised in height (53 feet to 62 feet) and encased in an octagonal concrete shell, probably after WWII. We'd like to get more information on this.

Tower Height: 62

Height of Focal Plane: 66

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 15 seconds.

Description of Tower: Unpainted (dark red) octagonal stone tower, red lantern.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1806: 43-foot hexagonal wooden tower.

Date Established: 1806

Date Present Tower Built: 1886

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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