Name and Location

Ortholmen Lighthouse is located in Karlshamn, Sweden, serving as a vital maritime aid to navigation on the Baltic Sea.

Construction and History

The Ortholmen Lighthouse was constructed [year] to guide mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea. The original structure has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years, with the most significant changes occurring in [year].

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 6 meters (19.7 feet) above sea level, making it an imposing presence on the coastline. Its architectural style is characteristic of lighthouses built during this period, featuring a simple yet functional design.

Light and Navigation

• Beacon 1: Fl (green) - 6 meters height, range 7 km (4.3 miles), sector start 323°, end 336.5°
• Beacon 2: Fl (white) - 6 meters height, range 11 km (6.8 miles), sector start 336.5°, end 359°
• Beacon 3: Fl (red) - 6 meters height, range 8 km (5 miles), sector start 359°, end 13°
• Beacon 4: Fl (green) - 6 meters height, range 7 km (4.3 miles), sector start 13°, end 143°
• Beacon 5: Fl (white) - 6 meters height, range 11 km (6.8 miles), sector start 143°, end 149°
• Beacon 6: Fl (red) - 6 meters height, range 8 km (5 miles), sector start 149°, end 163°

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The Ortholmen Lighthouse is listed as "C 7519" in the Swedish National Geographic Authority's database and has a Wikidata identifier of Q42792156.

Further Information

This information was gathered from reliable sources, including the US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07). While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, any errors or inaccuracies should be reported for correction.