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Mönsterås Lighthouse

4G5H+F2 Mönsterås Bruk, Sweden

Name and Location

The Mönsterås Lighthouse is situated in the picturesque town of Mönsterås, Sweden, at coordinates 4G5H+F2, Mönsterås Bruk, Sweden (57.1086571° N, 16.5275204° E).

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Mönsterås Lighthouse is unknown, as this information is not available in the provided data. Further research would be necessary to determine the exact year of construction.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, the architectural style and construction materials used in building the lighthouse are not specified in the provided data. Further research would be necessary to determine these details.

Light and Navigation

The Mönsterås Lighthouse has a light height of 39 meters (128 feet) with a focal height of 6-9 meters (20-30 feet). The light range is 9 nautical miles (17 kilometers), and the light characteristic is an "Oc" pattern, meaning the light is occluded or obscured for part of its cycle.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Mönsterås Lighthouse museum and tourist attraction are open to the public. Visitors can access the site via unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

Unfortunately, the view from the Mönsterås Lighthouse is not specified in the provided data. However, it is likely that visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Baltic Sea and surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are available regarding former lighthouse keepers or significant historical events related to the lighthouse's history.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was likely automated at some point in its history, as it is no longer a manually operated light. Opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not specified in the provided data.

Further Information

No additional information is available regarding the Mönsterås Lighthouse's heritage status, managing authority, or nearby attractions.

Details

NameMönsterås Lighthouse
CityMönsterås
CountrySweden
Coordinates57.1086571, 16.5275204
Historic significancesituated in a picturesque town with a rich maritime history
Focal height{"min":6,"max":9}
Tower height39
Renovationsconverted into a museum and tourist attraction
Access descriptionvia [insert directions or map link]
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes, island
Nearby attractionsother notable attractions in the town of Mönsterås
Light characteristicOc
Light range9
Automatedtrue