Gustav Dalén Lighthouse
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Name and Location
The Gustav Dalén Lighthouse is located at 9FCVHFV8+JX in Oxelösund Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden (58°35'42" N, 17°28'10" E).
Construction and History
Built in [year of construction], the Gustav Dalén Lighthouse stands at a height of [height] meters with a focal height of [focal height].
Architecture and Materials
No information available.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a white light (Fl) every 6 seconds, visible for a range of 12 nautical miles. It is shown 24 hours from November 1 to March 31 and is floodlit. The Gustav Dalén Lighthouse is also equipped with a radar transponder, categorized as "racon" (Group G) with a period of 30 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the site, but information on guided tours, entrance fees, and opening hours is currently unavailable.
Notable Views and Landscape
The view from the Gustav Dalén Lighthouse offers a glimpse into the Baltic Sea's coastal scenery. The surrounding landscape features a mix of natural and industrial areas, with Oxelösund Municipality's urban and rural environments visible in the distance.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes about former keepers have been recorded.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse operates manually, with no automation in place. It does not hold any specific heritage status or designation as of [date].
Further Information
For further reading, please consult: US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07).
Details
Name | Gustav Dalén Lighthouse |
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City | Oxelösund Municipality |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 58.5941, 17.4674833 |
Focal height | 12 |
Tower height | 30 |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | natural and industrial areas |
View description | A glimpse into the Baltic Sea's coastal scenery. |
Guided tours | false |
AIS Radar | true |
Light characteristic | Fl |
Light range | 12 |
Automated | false |