Karjula Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Karjula Lighthouse
The Karjula lighthouse stands 12 meters tall in the deepwater channel of the Bothnian Bay, roughly 16 kilometers west-northwest of Raahe. This cylindrical tower, painted black, exhibits a white light with a 20-second cycle. It marks a significant turn in the shipping channel, guiding vessels through this particular section. Access to the site is by boat, and while the grounds are open, the tower is closed to visitors. The lighthouse is located near Siikajoki and the Lapaluoto port.
Why it matters: Karjula lighthouse is indispensable for maritime safety in the Bothnian Bay, specifically guiding ships through a critical sharp turn in the deepwater channel.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 4 flashes
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Light Range
- 4.2NM (7.8 km)
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- City
- Siikajoki
- Country
- 🇫🇮Finland
- Region
- North Ostrobothnia
- Sea Region
- The Karjula lighthouse is situated in the deepwater channel of the Bothnian Bay, approximately 16 km (10 mi) west-northwest of Raahe. It specifically marks a sharp turn in this crucial shipping channel.
- Latitude
- 64.8141°
- Longitude
- 24.5434°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lapaluoto(8.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C4180
- NGA No.
- 18442
- ARLHS No.
- FIN-067
- Wikidata
- Q62128436 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- black
Structure: round tower painted white with a red horizontal band, No photo available but Bing has a satellite view
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Karjula على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Finland، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.