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
Name | Gisselholmen |
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City | Strängnäs |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 59.49435, 16.9522167 |
Year of construction | unknown(late19thorearly20thcentury) |
Events | nosignificanthistoricaleventsorlocalfolkloreavailable |
Historic significance | aidtonavigationformariners |
Keeper stories | noinformationavailable |
Stories | noinformationavailable |
Architectural style | traditionalSwedishdesign |
Construction material | naturalstoneorbrick |
Focal height | noinformationavailable |
Tower height | noinformationavailable |
Renovations | noinformationavailable |
Landscape type | peacefulandserene |
View description | surroundingwaterwaysandscenicviews |
Facilities | notavailableduetocurrentstatus |
Light characteristic | fourdifferentlightpatterns:Fl(3)W15s,Fl(2)W214.7/205.8,Fl(2)R295.0/214.7,Fl(2)G070.0/295.0 |
Light range | noinformationavailable |