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Bönan Minor Light (Bonan)

Lotsvägen 12, 805 95 Gävle, Sweden

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The Bönan Minor Light, also known as Bonan, is a navigational aid located in Gävleborg County, Sweden. Specifically, it stands on the shore of the Bay of Gävle at the small locality of Bönan, just west of Gävle city center.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Bönan Minor Light is not publicly documented. However, it likely was installed in the mid-20th century as part of harbour-approach aids. There is no keeper stories or notable shipwreck associations recorded with this lighthouse.

Architecture and Materials

The structure of the Bönan Minor Light consists of a simple metal or fibreglass lantern atop a short mast or post. The exact construction details are not publicly documented. The light has an unpainted or light-coloured post, and the lantern is marked with coloured glass sectors.

Light and Navigation

The Bönan Minor Light carries six coloured sectors - green, white, and red - with an isophase characteristic. Each sector has a specific range: Sector 1 (green) ranges for 6 miles, Sector 2 (white) for 10 miles, Sector 3 (red) for 7 miles, Sector 4 (green) again for 6 miles, Sector 5 (white) for 10 miles, and Sector 6 (red) for 7 miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse stands at the water's edge behind private residences, but can be viewed from Lotsvägen or nearby shore paths. There is no formal visitor facility. Visitors can enjoy views across the gulf toward the Gävle harbour and explore the historic Gävle Old Town, Gävle Castle, and Furuvik Zoo & Amusement Park.

Notable Views and Landscape

The environment surrounding the lighthouse features a low rocky shoreline interspersed with summer cottages. The area offers scenic views across the gulf toward the Gävle harbour.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable stories or anecdotes associated with this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Bönan Minor Light is fully automated and maintained by the Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket). The light has no AIS/Radar, as it is a small fixed-sector beacon only. It is not listed as a historic lighthouse.

Further Information

For more information on the Bönan Minor Light, visit the Swedish Maritime Administration website (www.sjofartsverket.se) or consult the Admiralty List of Lights and Swedish charts for sector updates and light characteristics.

Details

NameBönan Minor Light (Bonan)
CityGävle
CountrySweden
Coordinates60.7391085, 17.3191204
Architectural styleSimple metal or fibreglass lantern atop a short mast or post
Focal height10
Heritage statusfalse
Access descriptionThe light stands at the water's edge behind private residences, but can be viewed from Lotsvägen or nearby shore paths. There is no formal visitor facility.
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeLow rocky shoreline
View descriptionViews across the gulf toward the Gävle harbour.
Guided toursfalse
FacilitiesToilets, Café, Gift shop
Nearby attractions["Historic Gävle Old Town","Gävle Castle","Furuvik Zoo & Amusement Park"]
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Iso 6 s (6 sectors: green, white or red)"
Light range{"sector1":6,"sector2":10,"sector3":7,"sector4":6,"sector5":10,"sector6":7}
Automatedtrue