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Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse

🇫🇮Helsinki, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse

Also known as: Majakkalaiva (Lightship) Relandersgrund, Lightship

The iron lightship Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund was built in 1888 and features a cylindrical light tower amidships. Its red hull measures 27.1 meters in height. Constructed from iron, this vessel served as a mobile navigational aid, capable of being positioned in critical areas or marking shoals. It provided guidance for decades in challenging maritime environments. The lightship was designed to adapt to varying navigational needs and temporary hazards.

Why it matters: As a lightship, Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund offered adaptable navigational assistance in locations unsuitable for fixed lighthouses, contributing to vessel safety along complex waterways.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27.1m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
iron

Structure: iron lightship with a cylindrical light tower amidships

Location

City
Helsinki
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Latitude
60.1694°
Longitude
24.9590°

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Type
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Construction & History

Year Built
1888

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Helsinki(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
FIN-108
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Helsinki at 0.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include LAAJASALO (1.8 NM ENE), Sveaborg (Suomenlinna) (2.3 NM SSE), Salo (3.2 NM ENE), Vuosaari (Nordsjö) (7.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund 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 Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse?+
Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund 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 Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Majakkalaiva Relandersgrund 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.