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
Name | Malö Hamn Lighthouse |
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City | Onsala |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 57.3573266, 11.9839421 |
Events | No significant shipwrecks or notable visits recorded for this lighthouse. |
Stories | Local Folklore or Unique Anecdotes: Historical Events: No significant shipwrecks or notable visits recorded for this lighthouse. |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | scenic coastal area with rolling hills and wooded areas |
View description | breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and coastline |
Facilities | Basic facilities for visitors, including restrooms and refreshments |
Nearby attractions | Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl (0-3 seconds) W (white light), Fl (6-12 seconds) R (red light) |
Light range | 7, 5, 4 |
Automated | false |