Sorgu Explained

Sorgu
Location:Gulf of Riga
Area Ha:5.07
Coastline Km:2.4
Elevation M:5
Country:Estonia
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Pärnu County
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Pärnu
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Settlement
Country Admin Divisions 2:Manija
Population:0

Sorgu (Swedish: Sorkholm) is a 5ha[1] uninhabited Estonian islet in the Gulf of Riga, 5km (03miles) southeast of the island of Manilaid. Administratively Sorgu belongs to the Manija village in Pärnu municipality, Pärnu County.

The reefs of Sorgu were already mentioned on the Willem Janzoon Blaeu's 1662 Livonian map as Sorkholm. In 1904 a 16m (52feet) brick lighthouse with outbuildings was built. Later in 1913 the complex was expanded to accommodate the lighthouse keeper's family. The lighthouse has been automated since the 1970s.[2] [3] [4]

See also

List of islands of Estonia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sorgu saar. EELIS – Estonian Nature Infosystem. 24 May 2011. et.
  2. Web site: Sorgu. Eesti Saarte Kogu. 23 May 2011. et.
  3. Web site: Sorgu saar. Tõstamaa vald. 23 May 2011. et.
  4. Web site: Sorgu saar. Kihnu Kultuuri Instituut. 23 May 2011. et.