Fjärdgrund Lighthouse
M89R+GV Kroklandet, Sweden
Name and Location
The Fjärdgrund Lighthouse is located on the Kroklandet coast in Sweden, also known as "M89R+GV" due to its plus code coordinates.
2. Construction and History
The exact construction era and architect of the Fjärdgrund Lighthouse are unknown, but it was built in the early 20th century. The lighthouse features a traditional Swedish architectural style, with a tower height of approximately 18 meters (59 feet).
3. Architecture and Materials
No specific information is available on the architecture or materials used to construct the Fjärdgrund Lighthouse.
4. Light and Navigation
The Fjärdgrund Lighthouse is equipped with multiple lights, each with distinct characteristics: Main Light - a green light with a range of 13 nautical miles (24 kilometers), visible for 12 seconds every 30 minutes; Second Light - a white light with a range of 18 nautical miles (33 kilometers), visible for 12 seconds every 30 minutes; Third Light - a red light with a range of 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers), visible for 12 seconds every 30 minutes; Fourth Light - a green light with a range of 5 nautical miles (9 kilometers), visible for 12 seconds every 30 minutes.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse area, although the exact route and facilities are unknown. The nearest town is Holmsund, which offers accommodations and amenities.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features a scenic coastline with rolling hills and forests. The view from the lighthouse likely provides a stunning vista of the Baltic Sea.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No local folklore or unique anecdotes are known about the Fjärdgrund Lighthouse at this time.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The Fjärdgrund Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, eliminating the need for manual operation by keepers.
9. Further Information
For further information on lighthouses, refer to the US NGA Pub. 116 (2021-03-27).
Details
Name | Fjärdgrund Lighthouse |
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City | Holmsund |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 63.6688468, 20.3422349 |
Architectural style | Traditional Swedish architectural style |
Tower height | 18 |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | Rocky coast |
View description | Scenic coastline with rolling hills and forests |
Nearby attractions | Holmsund, scenic hiking trails and natural beauty spots |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 13, 18, 15, 5 |
Automated | true |