Keri Lighthouse

{{Infobox lighthouse

| name = Keri Lighthouse
Keri tuletorn

| image_name = Keri tuletorn.JPG

| location = Keri Island
Estonia

| coordinates = {{coord|59|41|55.38|N|25|1|21.78|E|region:EE-39_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1724 (first)
1803 (second)

| yearlit = 1858 (current)

| automated = yes

| construction = cast iron tower on {{convert|15 |m|ft}} high stone cylinder basement

| shape = two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern

| marking = unpainted stone lower tower and red upper tower

| height = {{convert|31|m|ft}}

| focalheight = {{convert|31 |m|ft}}

| range = {{convert|11|nmi|km|0}}

| country = Estonia

| countrynumber = EVA 155

| countrylink =

| managingagent =

| heritage =

| module = {{Infobox mapframe |wikidata=yes |marker=lighthouse |zoom=18 |coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}}}}

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Keri lighthouse (Estonian: Keri tuletorn) is a lighthouse in Estonia, located on the Keri (Kockskär) island in the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. The light is at an elevation of {{convert|31|m|ft}} above sea level, while the lighthouse is {{convert|28|m|ft}} tall.{{cite web |url=http://195.50.203.61/TORNID?Lan=155 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201234426/http://195.50.203.61/TORNID?Lan=155 |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 |title=Maritime Administration, Keri Lighthouse (in Estonian) |accessdate=27 April 2012}}{{cite rowlett|est2|accessdate=7 May 2019}}

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.[http://www.etts.ee/EN/lighthouses/lighthouses-list/pohja-eesti/155-keri-tuletorn Keri Lighthouse] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123005421/http://www.etts.ee/EN/lighthouses/lighthouses-list/pohja-eesti/155-keri-tuletorn |date=23 November 2015 }} Estonian Lighthouse Society

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 tuletorn 2005 (2).jpg|Keri Lighthouse in 2005

Keri majakas.jpg|Keri Lighthouse and surrounding buildings, 2008

Keri saar 2007.JPG|Sauna, memorial monument to the Kaleva, and the lighthouse

Keri majakas 02.JPG|Interior

Keri tuletorn 04.JPG|Stair

Keri majakas 06.JPG|Light

References

External links

[http://register.muinas.ee/?menuID=monument&action=view&id=9500 Kinnismälestis, Arhitektuurimälestis nr 9500 Kultuurimälestiste riiklikus registris]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20161025161938/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/78851443 Keri lighthouse photo 2005]
{{cite web | title=Navigatsioonimärgi 155, Keri tuletorn andmed | website=Navigatsioonimärkide andmekogu | date=17 January 2018 | url=https://nma.vta.ee/aton/aton_2738.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012208/https://nma.vta.ee/aton/aton_2738.html | archive-date=17 January 2018 | url-status=live | language=et | access-date=7 May 2019}}

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