Kristiiankaupunki lighthouse, Steel lighthouse in Kristinestad, Finland.
Kristiiankaupunki lighthouse is a steel structure on the Finnish coast built to guide maritime traffic safely through these waters. It stands as a practical navigation aid featuring automated operation systems for vessels in the region.
Construction finished in 1991 and introduced modern navigation technology to the Bothnian Sea waters. This steelwork replaced earlier methods of guiding ships in this region.
The structure incorporates elements from Finnish maritime engineering traditions while serving as a reference point for local fishermen and commercial vessels.
The lighthouse operates automatically and can be viewed from outside without need to enter the structure itself. Best views come from the coastal area where the light is clearly visible to passing ships and observers.
The light flashes twice every twenty seconds and can be seen from about 12 nautical miles away on the water. This precise signal pattern helps ship captains identify the location even in poor visibility conditions.
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