Name and Location

The Knarrholmen Lighthouse is located on the coast of Göteborg, Sweden.

Construction and History

The Knarrholmen Lighthouse was constructed in 1936 to serve as an important navigational aid for mariners. It has played a significant role in Sweden's maritime history, providing critical guidance for generations of mariners.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of approximately 4 meters (13 feet) with a focal plane of 11.8 meters (38.7 feet). Its architecture is characterized by a simple yet elegant design featuring a white tower with a green roof and a lantern room.

Light and Navigation

The Knarrholmen Lighthouse serves as a minor aid to navigation, providing critical guidance for mariners in the surrounding waters. The lighthouse's light characteristics are as follows: Fl (Flashing), Colour: Green, Group: 2, Height: 4 meters (13 feet), Period: 6 seconds, Range: 6 nautical miles. Additionally, it has three secondary lights with different characteristics.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Knarrholmen Lighthouse's light characteristics include: Light 2: Fl white, 10 nautical miles range; Light 3: Fl red, 7 nautical miles range; Light 4: Fl white, 6 nautical miles range; Light 5: Fl green, 10 nautical miles range; Light 6: Fl white, 6.5 nautical miles range; and Light 7: Fl red, 3 nautical miles range.

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