Keri Lighthouse

Keri Lighthouse (Estonian: Keri tuletorn) (previously known as Kokskäri Lighthouse) is a lighthouse in the Gulf of Finland on Keri Island. The light itself is at an elevation of 31 metres (102 ft) above sea level, while the lighthouse itself is 28 metres (92 ft) tall.[1]

Keri Lighthouse
Keri tuletorn

Estonia
Location	Keri Island Estonia
Coordinates	59°41′55.38″N 25°1′21.78″E[1]
Year first constructed	1724 (first) 1803 (second)
Year first lit	1858 (current)
Automated	yes
Construction	cast iron tower on 15 metres (49 ft) high stone cylinder basement
Tower shape	two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern	unpainted stone lower tower and red upper tower
Tower height	31 metres (102 ft)[1]
Focal height	31 metres (102 ft)
Light source	solar power
Range	11 nautical miles (20 km)[1]
Characteristic	LFI W 15s[2]
Admiralty number	C3844
NGA number	12896
ARLHS number	EST-027[3]
Estonia number	EVA 155
Heritage	architectural monument

History

The present-day lighthouse was built in 1858. It is a red metal cylinder topped with the lantern room and balcony which rests upon a cylindrical stone base. This light is computer controlled, powered by solar cells and batteries.

The original wooden lighthouse was built in 1724. It was rebuilt in the early 19th century with a stone base topped with a wooden tower.

From 1907 to 1912 it was the only lighthouse in the world to be powered by natural gas. In 1990 the stone base began to collapse and steel reinforcements were installed. In 2007 an internet camera was installed followed by an internet weather station in 2009.

Specifications

During hours of darkness the light cycles with the following sequence: 13 seconds off; 2 seconds on. The light can be seen from 11 nautical miles.[1]

Postage stamp

The Estonian Post Office issued a stamp commemorating the Keri Lighthouse on 15 January 2003. First day cancel covers were also issued on that day.

Gallery

• 
  Keri Lighthouse in 2005
• 
  Keri Lighthouse and surrounding buildings, 2008
• 
  Sauna, memorial monument to the Kaleva, and the lighthouse
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  Interior
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  Stair
• 
  Light

See also

• List of lighthouses in Estonia

References

1. "Maritime Administration, Keri Lighthouse (in Estonian)". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
2. Keri Lighthouse Archived 23 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine Estonian Lighthouse Society
3. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Northern Estonia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 May 2019.

External links

• Kinnismälestis, Arhitektuurimälestis nr 9500 Kultuurimälestiste riiklikus registris
• Keri lighthouse photo 2005
• "Navigatsioonimärgi 155, Keri tuletorn andmed". Navigatsioonimärkide andmekogu (in Estonian). 17 January 2018. Archived from the original on 17 January 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2019.