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Nahkiainen, Navigation lighthouse in Bothnian Bay, Finland.

The red and white striped offshore lighthouse stands in the waters of the Bothnian Bay, providing light signals to guide maritime traffic near Raahe.

The concrete and steel lighthouse began operations in 1956, marking a significant advancement in maritime safety along the Finnish coastline of the Bothnian Bay.

The lighthouse represents Finland's commitment to maritime safety, serving as a critical navigation point for vessels traversing the northern Baltic waters.

The structure features a helipad for maintenance access and operates on solar power since 1999, with a light range extending to 10.1 nautical miles.

The lighthouse transmits a specific pattern of four white flashes every 20 seconds and includes a racon signal for enhanced vessel positioning accuracy.

Location: Raahe

Inception: 1954

GPS coordinates: 64.61179,23.89675

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:47

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