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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

NameKuggviksskar Lighthouse
City
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.4798581, 16.9659463
Historic significancepart of a larger network of beacons that have been guiding mariners through these waters for centuries
StoriesThis information was gathered from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's publication 116 (2011-07-07)
Architectural stylesimple, yet functional design
Focal height13
Tower height13
Accessibletrue
Landscape typearchipelago
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Light characteristicFl (Focal Plane)
Light range6
Automatedtrue