Gastholmsgrund
8R96+88 Västerskaten, Sweden
Name and Location
The Gastholmsgrund Lighthouse is located in the Västerskaten area, Sweden, on the Baltic Sea coast.
Construction and History
Unfortunately, no information is available on the construction year or era of the Gastholmsgrund Lighthouse. However, based on its architecture and design, it is likely that the lighthouse was built in the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when Sweden's maritime infrastructure was expanding.
Architecture and Materials
The Gastholmsgrund Lighthouse is a minor light tower with a height of approximately 8 meters (26.2 feet) above sea level. Its architectural style is typical for Swedish lighthouses during this period, featuring a simple, yet functional design.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse exhibits three lights with different characteristics: Fl(3)W.15s (the main light displays a white flash every 15 seconds), Fl(3)R.4s (a red light is shown at a range of approximately 4 nautical miles), and Fl(3)G.3s (a green light is visible within a range of about 3 nautical miles).
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse's location can be pinpointed to the coordinates: 59.3182952° N, 18.8108168° E. Due to its remote position on Västerskaten Island, there is limited public access to the site. Visitors are not permitted to enter the lighthouse or climb its tower.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Gastholmsgrund Lighthouse sits in a picturesque coastal area with rolling hills and dense forest cover. The surrounding environment is primarily composed of agricultural land, with some areas designated for nature conservation.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore are available at this time.
Technical and Operational Details
As part of Sweden's maritime heritage, the Gastholmsgrund Lighthouse is an important landmark that has played a significant role in ensuring the safety of mariners navigating the Baltic Sea.
Further Information
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastholmsgrund">Wikipedia: Gastholmsgrund
- https://www.sjofartssverige.se/">Sjöfartsverket - Swedish Maritime Administration
- https://www.lighthousesweden.com/">Swedish Lighthouse Society
Details
| Name | Gastholmsgrund |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59.3182952, 18.8108168 |
| Historic significance | role in maritime history |
| Tower height | 8 |
| Heritage status | true |
| Accessible | false |
| Landscape type | coastal area |
| View description | picuresque coastal area with rolling hills and dense forest cover |
| Guided tours | false |
| AIS Radar | false |
| Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s, Fl(3)R.4s, Fl(3)G.3s |
| Light range | 7.4, 5.6 |
| Automated | true |