Kuggviksskar Lighthouse
FXH8+W9 Arkösund, Sweden
Name and Location
The Kuggviksskar Lighthouse stands tall in the Swedish archipelago, overlooking the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea.
Construction and History
The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. As part of a larger network of beacons, the Kuggviksskar Lighthouse has played a vital role in guiding mariners through these waters for centuries.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its simple yet functional design. The structure features a white-painted tower with a red band near the top, serving as a visual aid to distinguish it from other nearby beacons. The tower stands atop a sturdy foundation designed to withstand the harsh maritime environment.
Light and Navigation
The Kuggviksskar Lighthouse emits a white light every 6 seconds, with a range of 6 nautical miles. The light is visible for a sector of 16 degrees, providing mariners with a crucial navigational aid.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.
Notable Views and Landscape
No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes available about this lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
- Category: Upper
- Character: Fl (Focal Plane)
- Colour: White
- Group: 4
- Period: 6 seconds
- Range: 6 nautical miles
- Sector End: 16 degrees
- Sector Start: 16 degrees
Further Information
The Kuggviksskar Lighthouse can be found at the following geographic coordinates:
- Latitude: 58.4798581
- Longitude: 16.9659463
Details
Name | Kuggviksskar Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 58.4798581, 16.9659463 |
Historic significance | part of a larger network of beacons that have been guiding mariners through these waters for centuries |
Stories | This information was gathered from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's publication 116 (2011-07-07) |
Architectural style | simple, yet functional design |
Focal height | 13 |
Tower height | 13 |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | archipelago |
Facilities | toilets, cafe, gift shop |
Light characteristic | Fl (Focal Plane) |
Light range | 6 |
Automated | true |