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Heligholmen Lighthouse

W7FM+3R Vamlingbo, Sweden

Name and Location

Heligholmen Lighthouse is located in Vamlingbo, Sweden, serving as an important maritime aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea.

2. Construction and History

The original construction date of Heligholmen Lighthouse is unknown, but it is likely that the lighthouse was built during the 19th century, given its location and purpose. As of now, the current use of the lighthouse is not specified.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in constructing Heligholmen Lighthouse are not specified, but it is assumed to be a traditional Swedish lighthouse design made from local materials such as stone or brick, with a simple yet functional design.

4. Light and Navigation

Heligholmen Lighthouse has a light characteristic of Fl (3) W 15s, indicating a flash every three seconds. The green light has a range of 4 nautical miles and the white light has a range of 8 nautical miles. The sector start for both lights is at 180°, and the sector end is at 255.5°.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse relies on manual operation by its keepers and is not automated. Visitors can reach the lighthouse by sea or land transportation. However, it is not open to the public.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment are characterized by the Baltic Sea and the nearby islands of Gotland, known for their natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable photos or gallery mentions available for this lighthouse, nor are any stories of former lighthouse keepers or local folklore mentioned.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is not automated; instead, it relies on manual operation by its keepers. It does not have AIS/Radar Installation or Nautical Chart References specified.

9. Further Information

Nearby attractions include the Burgsvik harbor and the Gotland island's scenic coastal routes.

Details

NameHeligholmen Lighthouse
CityVamlingbo
CountrySweden
Coordinates56.9226866, 18.2845082
Historic significanceimportant maritime aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea
Construction materialstone, brick
Focal height18
Tower height13
Access descriptionby sea or land transportation
Landscape typecoastal area with scenic views
View descriptionthe Baltic Sea and the nearby islands of Gotland
Nearby attractionsBurgsvik harbor, Gotland island's scenic coastal routes
Light characteristicFl (3) W 15s
Light range4, 8
Automatedfalse