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Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse

🇫🇮Vaasa, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse

The Nagelprick Range Rear light, a cylindrical concrete tower standing 28 meters tall, featured a red structure with a yellow vertical stripe. It was mounted on a concrete pier and carried a large daymark. This structure guided vessels on their final approach to Vaasa, Finland, positioned about 6.5 kilometers west-northwest of the city. The site was open to the public, though the tower remained closed. The light ceased operations in 2025 and has since been apparently removed.

Why it matters: This range light was critical for the safe passage of ships making their final approach to Vaasa, guiding them precisely on a specific southeast reach.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: triangular cylindrical skeletal tower mounted on a concrete pier and carrying a large daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

Location

City
Vaasa
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Located about 6.5 km west northwest of Vaasa, Finland, guiding vessels on the final approach to the city.
Latitude
63.1031°
Longitude
21.4411°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vaasa(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C4276.1
NGA No.
18044
USCG No.
SU-7218

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2025, apparently removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kronvik at 3.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Vasa (Vaasa) (3.2 NM ESE), Vasklot (Vaskiluoto) (3.4 NM E), VASKILUOTO (3.9 NM E), VARISKARIT (4.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nagelprick 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 Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Nagelprick 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 Nagelprick Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nagelprick 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.