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4XFJ+HM Tärnö, Sweden

Name and Location

The Tärnö Ostra Lighthouse is located in Trensum, Sweden, and serves as an important aid to navigation on the Baltic Sea coast.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there are no significant historical events or notable visits associated with this lighthouse. However, it is possible that the lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime trade and commerce in the region throughout its history.

Architecture and Materials

There is no information available about the architecture and materials used to construct the Tärnö Ostra Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at a height of 5 meters (16 feet) with a focal height of 10 meters (33 feet). It features a red light character, emitting a range of 5 nautical miles, with a sector starting at 85 degrees and ending at 99 degrees. Additionally, it has green lights for a range of 4 nautical miles, with sectors starting at 99 degrees and ending at 129 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Tärnö Ostra Lighthouse is not open to the public for guided tours or individual visitors. The surrounding area offers scenic views of the Baltic Sea coast, with nearby attractions including fishing villages and rural landscapes.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by coastal areas and agricultural land. Notably, the area is known for its rich fishing grounds and shipping lanes.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with no automated systems in place. The coordinates of the lighthouse are 56.1238834° N, 14.9816333° E, which can be used for navigation purposes or to locate the site on a map.

Further Information

  • * United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 116 (2011-07-07)
  • * Wikidata: Q39922475

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Coordinates56.1238834, 14.9816333