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Malö Hamn Lighthouse

9X4M+WH Onsala, Sweden

Name and Location

The Malö Hamn Lighthouse is located at 9X4M+WH, Onsala, Sweden (coordinates: 57.3573266° N, 11.9839421° E) in the municipality of Kungsbacka, Halland County.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, details on the construction era and architect of the Malö Hamn Lighthouse are unavailable. However, it is known to be a functional lighthouse with occasional status.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Malö Hamn Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse operates manually and features six individual lights with distinct characteristics: Fl (0-3 seconds) W (white light), Fl (6-12 seconds) R (red light). The lighthouse serves as an aid to navigation for mariners and sailors, although it is not equipped with AIS or radar equipment.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse and surrounding area. Basic facilities are available on site, including restrooms and refreshments.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point overlooking the Malö Hamn harbor, the lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and coastline. The scenic coastal area features rolling hills and wooded areas nearby.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant shipwrecks or notable visits are recorded for this lighthouse. There is also no information available on the lives and experiences of former keepers at Malö Hamn Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with occasional status. No information is available on the presence of AIS or radar equipment at Malö Hamn Lighthouse. Nautical Chart References: Pub. 116, US NGA (2011-07-07).

Further Information

  • * Opening Hours: Unavailable
  • * Entrance Fee: Unavailable
  • * Guided Tours: Unavailable

Details

NameMalö Hamn Lighthouse
CityOnsala
CountrySweden
Coordinates57.3573266, 11.9839421
EventsNo significant shipwrecks or notable visits recorded for this lighthouse.
StoriesLocal Folklore or Unique Anecdotes: Historical Events: No significant shipwrecks or notable visits recorded for this lighthouse.
Accessibletrue
Landscape typescenic coastal area with rolling hills and wooded areas
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding waters and coastline
FacilitiesBasic facilities for visitors, including restrooms and refreshments
Nearby attractionsKungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl (0-3 seconds) W (white light), Fl (6-12 seconds) R (red light)
Light range7, 5, 4
Automatedfalse