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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

NameFjärdgrund Lighthouse
CityHolmsund
CountrySweden
Coordinates63.6688468, 20.3422349
Architectural styleTraditional Swedish architectural style
Tower height18
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeRocky coast
View descriptionScenic coastline with rolling hills and forests
Nearby attractionsHolmsund, scenic hiking trails and natural beauty spots
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range13, 18, 15, 5
Automatedtrue