Rukkirahu
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| Waters | Väinameri ( Baltic Sea ) | |
| Geographical location | 58 ° 54 ' N , 23 ° 21' E | |
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| Residents | uninhabited | |
Rukkirahu (German Rukki ) is an uninhabited West-Estonian Baltic Sea island in Väinameri .
location
It is located west of the mainland village of Rohuküla with its famous port. The 5.5 hectare island administratively belongs to the municipality of Haapsalu in Lääne County . It is uninhabited.
Leading light
On the island is since 1860 a leading light , which particularly for the shipping link between Heltermaa on the island of Hiiumaa and Rohuküla is important. On today's white concrete tower there is a lantern room with an immediate balcony. The light beam can be seen 5 to 6 nautical miles .
literature
- Baltic historical local dictionary. Part 1: Estonia (including Northern Livonia). Started by Hans Feldmann . Published by Heinz von zur Mühlen . Edited by Gertrud Westermann . Cologne, Vienna 1985 (= sources and studies on Baltic history. Volume 8/1), ISBN 3-412-07183-8 , p. 518.
Web links
Commons : Rukkirahu - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Leading light from Rukkirahu (Estonian Waterways Authority )