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Seilinriutta Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green🇫🇮Pargas, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Seilinriutta Lighthouse

Seilinriutta lighthouse, established in 1909, is a 6-meter-high square concrete tower situated on a concrete pier. Located near Pargas in Southwest Finland, it marks the south side of the ship channel northwest of Själlö. The structure includes a lantern and gallery. It displays white, red, and green flashing lights. The lantern was removed in 2021 and subsequently replaced, with the light resuming operation in February 2022. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower is not open.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the southern side of the channel northwest of Själlö. Its alternating white, red, and green flashing light offers specific directional information for vessels traversing the intricate Finnish archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
Fl W, R, G
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1909

Significant events: Lantern removed/restored/replaced 2021, light back in service February 2022

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery mounted on a square concrete pier

Location

City
Pargas
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Southwest Finland
Sea Region
ship channel northwest of Själlö
Latitude
60.2530°
Longitude
21.8966°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nagu(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C4788.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Seilinriutta Lighthouse at night?+
Seilinriutta displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Seilinriutta Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Seilinriutta Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nauvo (Nagu) at 4.2 NM to the S. Other ports served include Rymättylä (Rimito) (7 NM NNE), Korppoo (Korpo) (11.1 NM WSW), Pargas (Parainen) (12.3 NM ENE), Tervsund (12.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Seilinriutta Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Seilinriutta 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 Seilinriutta Lighthouse?+
Seilinriutta 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 Seilinriutta Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Seilinriutta 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.