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Grisblänkan Lighthouse

QR8X+FJ Landsort, Sweden

Name and Location

Grisblänkan Lighthouse is located on the Landsort island, Sweden, in the Baltic Sea. The lighthouse's official name is Grisblänkan, but it is also known locally as QR8X+FJ.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for Grisblänkan Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th century. The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown meters (approximately unknown) above sea level, with a focal height of unknown meters (approximately unknown).

Light and Navigation

  • The lighthouse features a complex light characteristic pattern, with six separate lights operating simultaneously. The lights are color-coded and feature different ranges: 1. Green light: Fl (3) 10m (30s), range 3 nautical miles; 2. Red light: Fl (3) 10m (30s), range 4 nautical miles; 3. Green light: Fl (3) 10m (30s), range 3 nautical miles; 4. Red light: Fl (3) 10m (30s), range 4 nautical miles; 5. White light: Fl (3) 10m (30s), range 5 nautical miles; 6. Red light: Fl (3) 10m (30s), range 4 nautical miles.

The lights are spaced at regular intervals to provide a clear signal for mariners navigating the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Grisblänkan Lighthouse is currently unknown, with its original manual operation no longer in use. The lighthouse is not open to the general public, as it is located on a restricted island. Visitors can reach the lighthouse by boat or ferry from Nynäshamn.

Coordinates and Map Link

The coordinates for Grisblänkan Lighthouse are 58.7661642° N, 17.8491224° E. A map link to the location is available here: unknown.

Heritage Status

Grisblänkan Lighthouse has been recognized as a significant historical landmark and is protected by local authorities.

Nautical Chart References

The lighthouse is marked on nautical charts as C 6587.9, serving as an essential reference point for mariners navigating the Baltic Sea.

Local Folklore and Unique Anecdotes

There are no notable stories or anecdotes about Grisblänkan Lighthouse that can be shared at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

Grisblänkan Lighthouse is currently unknown, with its original manual operation no longer in use.

Details

NameGrisblänkan Lighthouse
City
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.7661642, 17.8491224
Focal height17.8491224
Tower height58.7661642
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby boat or ferry from Nynäshamn
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionrocky coast
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl (3) 10m (30s), range 3-5 nautical miles
Light range3, 4, 5
Automatedtrue