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Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White/Yellow 6s🇫🇮Sipoo, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse

Brunskär Range Rear is a 21-meter-high skeletal concrete tower. The structure features a red and yellow vertical stripe daymark. Its light, located 24 meters above sea level, displays an occulting white or yellow flash every 6 seconds. This marker is situated on a skerry, about 7 kilometers northeast of the Porvoo light, and serves as the rear element of a range for ships entering Porvoo. Public access is permitted to the site, but not the tower.

Why it matters: This light functions as the second alignment point for ships entering Porvoo, providing navigation through the islands of the archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Yellow 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Yellow
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W or Y 6s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

City
Sipoo
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Sea Region
second range for vessels approaching Porvoo. Located on a skerry 7 km (4 mi) northeast of the Porvoo light.
Latitude
60.1931°
Longitude
25.4091°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vuosaari(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C5240.1
NGA No.
14116
ARLHS No.
FIN-057

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark painted red with a yellow vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Brunskär Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc White/Yellow 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KALKKIRANTA at 3.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Vuosaari (Nordsjö) (6.7 NM W), Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) (7.7 NM NNE), Porvoo (Borgå) (8 NM NNE), Tolkkinen (Tolkis) (9.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brunskär Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.