Murmansk Sailors Memorial Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Murmansk Sailors Memorial Lighthouse
The Murmansk Sailors Memorial stands 28 meters tall as a cylindrical structure painted with red and white horizontal bands. It features a hexagonal base topped with a lantern and two galleries. Located 3.5 kilometers from Murmansk, the nearest port, it overlooks Kola Bay. This memorial honors sailors and fishermen who perished at sea, reflecting the area's maritime heritage. Its design aims to embody the spirit of those who navigated the challenging northern waters.
Why it matters: This memorial serves as a significant symbol for Murmansk, commemorating lives lost at sea and highlighting the dangers of northern maritime routes.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 28m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- with red and white horizntal bands
Structure: hexagonal cylindrical tower with lantern and two galleries, painted with red and white horizntal bands
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Murmansk(3.5 km)
Location
- Country
- 🇷🇺RU
- Latitude
- 68.9854°
- Longitude
- 33.0937°
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