Tankar Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse on Tankar Island near Kokkola, Finland
The iron structure reaches 29.6 meters in height and guides vessels through the shipping lane to the Port of Kokkola, 15 kilometers away.
Constructed in 1888, the lighthouse initially used rapeseed oil for illumination before converting to electrical power in 1961 to extend its operational range.
The lighthouse complex includes wooden cabins that housed guards, pilots, and fishermen, plus a wooden church built in 1754 for island residents.
Regular boat transportation services operate from Kokkola Meripuisto to Tankar Island during summer months, from June through September.
The iron structure design remains a mystery, with theories suggesting potential involvement of the Eiffel Engineering Company or German manufacturers.
Location: Kokkola
Inception: 1888
Height: 29.6 m
Part of: Tankarin ja Trutklippanin majakka- ja luotsiyhdyskunnat
GPS coordinates: 63.95008,22.84655
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:11
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