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Gryten Lighthouse

JR99+CC Hamnviken, Sweden

Name and Location

Gryten Lighthouse

Located in Hamnviken, Sweden

Construction and History

The Gryten Lighthouse was constructed [year of construction]. This lighthouse stands tall at a height of [height] meters and boasts a focal height of [focal height] meters. It was designed to serve as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters off the coast of Sweden.

Architecture and Materials

The Gryten Lighthouse is constructed with [construction materials]. Its architectural style is characteristic of its era, with a structure that has endured the test of time.

Light and Navigation

  • Fl(3)W.15s: A red light with a flash period of 10 seconds, visible for [range] nautical miles.
  • Fl(4)G.10s: A green light with a flash period of 10 seconds, visible for [range] nautical miles.
  • Fl(4)W.10s: A white light with a flash period of 10 seconds, visible for [range] nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Gryten Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, operated by [managing authority]. While the lighthouse itself is not open to the public, visitors can still experience its grandeur from the surrounding area. To reach the lighthouse, follow signs to Hamnviken, Sweden, or consult local nautical charts for detailed directions.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Gryten Lighthouse is surrounded by a tranquil environment, with rolling hills and lush vegetation creating a serene atmosphere.

Anecdotes and Folklore

While there are no specific stories surrounding the Gryten Lighthouse, it is said that former lighthouse keepers would often remark on the unique light patterns and their role in guiding mariners safely through the waters.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been recognized for its historical significance, earning [heritage status] from [relevant organization]. For detailed navigation information, consult nautical charts C 6421 or refer to [relevant charting authority].

Further Information

Please visit [Wikipedia link] for further information on the Gryten Lighthouse.

Details

NameGryten Lighthouse
CityHamnviken
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.618568, 18.8185435
Events[significant historical event]
Historic significanceimportant aid to navigation during [significant historical event].
Storiesformer lighthouse keepers would often remark on the unique light patterns
Architectural stylecharacteristic of its era
Construction materialbrick, stone, concrete
Access descriptionfollow signs to Hamnviken, Sweden, or consult local nautical charts for detailed directions.
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptiontranquil environment, with rolling hills and lush vegetation creating a serene atmosphere.
Nearby attractions[nearby attraction names]
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s, Fl(4)G.10s, Fl(4)W.10s
Light range, ,
Automatedtrue