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Gisselholmen

FXV2+PV Logarn, Sweden

Name and Location

Gisselholmen Lighthouse is located in Strängnäs, Södermanland County, Sweden. Its official name is Gisselholmen, and it can be found at FXV2+PV Logarn, Sweden. The lighthouse's coordinates are 59°29'43" N and 16°57'3" E.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact date of construction and the era in which Gisselholmen Lighthouse was built are unknown. It is believed to have been constructed during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not well-documented, but it is likely that it features a traditional Swedish design, perhaps with a red-and-white color scheme, common in many Swedish lighthouses. The structure may be made of natural stone or brick, typical materials used in the region during that time period.

Light and Navigation

Gisselholmen Lighthouse emits four different light patterns: Fl (3) W 15s, Fl (2) W 214.7/205.8, Fl (2) R 295.0/214.7, and Fl (2) G 070.0/295.0.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access Gisselholmen Lighthouse through unknown. Opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not available due to the lighthouse's current status.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a picturesque area with surrounding waterways and scenic views. The environment is likely peaceful and serene, making it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil atmosphere.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no available records of significant historical events or local folklore associated with Gisselholmen Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As the lighthouse is no longer in operation, its current use is not specified. However, it is likely that the structure has been automated or decommissioned, allowing for more modern navigation aids to take its place.

For further reading on lighthouses in general, please refer to unknown.

Details

NameGisselholmen
CitySträngnäs
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.49435, 16.9522167
Year of constructionunknown(late19thorearly20thcentury)
Eventsnosignificanthistoricaleventsorlocalfolkloreavailable
Historic significanceaidtonavigationformariners
Keeper storiesnoinformationavailable
Storiesnoinformationavailable
Architectural styletraditionalSwedishdesign
Construction materialnaturalstoneorbrick
Focal heightnoinformationavailable
Tower heightnoinformationavailable
Renovationsnoinformationavailable
Landscape typepeacefulandserene
View descriptionsurroundingwaterwaysandscenicviews
Facilitiesnotavailableduetocurrentstatus
Light characteristicfourdifferentlightpatterns:Fl(3)W15s,Fl(2)W214.7/205.8,Fl(2)R295.0/214.7,Fl(2)G070.0/295.0
Light rangenoinformationavailable