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Storskäret Lighthouse

🇫🇮Nykarleby, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Storskäret Lighthouse

The Storskäret daybeacon is a 17-meter-high, octagonal pyramidal tower built from wood. It is painted dark red and topped with a pyramidal roof. Located on Storskär island, southeast of Lillskär, it functions as a visual marker for sailors near Nykarleby. Kantlax port is 7.4 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This daybeacon offers a clear daytime navigation marker for ships in the waters surrounding Storskär island. Its distinct dark red, octagonal pyramidal form aids identification within the Finnish archipelago, assisting mariners in navigating safely.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
dark red
Material
wood

Structure: octagonal pyramidal wood tower with a pyramidal roof

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kantlax (Kaitalahti)(7.4 km)

Location

City
Nykarleby
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Storskär, an island just to the southeast of Lillskär
Latitude
63.5205°
Longitude
22.1688°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Storskäret Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Storskäret Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Munsala at 4.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Uusikaarlepyy (Nykarleby) (9.8 NM E), HALLNAS (15.2 NM S), Tottesund (17.5 NM S), Alholmen (17.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Storskäret Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Storskäret 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 Storskäret Lighthouse?+
Storskäret 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 Storskäret Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Storskäret 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.