Blockhusudden Lighthouse
Blockhusudden, 115 25 Stockholm, Sweden
Name and Location
The Blockhusudden Lighthouse stands on Djurgården Island in the Stockholm archipelago, Sweden. Its precise coordinates are 59°20'07“ N latitude and 18°09'27“ E longitude.
Construction and History
Established in the 19th century, the Blockhusudden Lighthouse has been a vital aid to navigation for over a century. It is part of the Swedish Coast Guard's Seamark program, ensuring safe passage for mariners and safeguarding the maritime environment.
Architecture and Materials
No specific information available.
Light and Navigation
The Blockhusudden Lighthouse features three distinctive lights that emit red, green, and white beams, respectively. The primary light flashes a red beam with a period of 6 seconds and a range of 4 nautical miles. The secondary light emits a green beam with the same characteristics as Light 1, but with a shorter range of 3 nautical miles. The tertiary light shines a white beacon with a period of 6 seconds and a range of 6 nautical miles. The three lights operate within two distinct sectors: sector 2 (222-244°), where Lights 1 and 2 are active, and sector 3 (86.5-244°), where only Light 3 is illuminated.
Accessibility and Visiting
No specific information available.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding waters of the Baltic Sea offer a scenic backdrop to this historic lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
As a vital aid to navigation, the Blockhusudden Lighthouse has played a significant role in shaping maritime history in Sweden. Its light patterns and sectors have evolved over time to accommodate changing navigational needs and environmental conditions.
Technical and Operational Details
The Blockhusudden Lighthouse stands at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level, situated near the northern shore of Djurgården Island. The surrounding waters are part of the Baltic Sea, a vital shipping route that connects the Swedish mainland to its many islands.
Further Information
References: C 6558: Blockhusudden Lighthouse (Swedish Coast Guard), Q10431416: Blockhusudden Lighthouse (Wikidata).
Details
| Name | Blockhusudden Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59.3207673, 18.1549076 |
| Stories | played a significant role in shaping maritime history in Sweden |
| Focal height | 6 |
| Landscape type | island |
| View description | complex waters of the Stockholm archipelago |
| Facilities | {"description":"none mentioned"} |
| Nearby attractions | Stockholm archipelago |
| Light characteristic | {"primaryLight":{"color":"red","pattern":"flashing with a period of 6 seconds","range":4},"secondaryLight":{"color":"green","pattern":"flashing with a period of 6 seconds","range":3},"tertiaryLight":{"color":"white","pattern":"flashing with a period of 6 seconds","range":6}} |
| Light range | {"primaryLight":4,"secondaryLight":3,"tertiaryLight":6} |