Örngrund Lighthouse
V2WF+WQ Nynäshamn, Sweden
Name and Location
Örngrund Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Nynäshamn, Sweden.
Construction and History
Built in 1881, Örngrund Lighthouse was designed by architect Carl-Erik Granberg in the late 19th-century Romantic style. The lighthouse has been guiding mariners for over a century.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at a height of 10 meters (33 feet) with a focal height of 15 meters (49 feet). Its original construction materials were wood and stone.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse features a white light with a range of 10 nautical miles, operating on a sector-based system with different colors for different sectors. The light's characteristic pattern is not specified in the available data.
Accessibility and Visiting
Although Örngrund Lighthouse is no longer operational as a beacon for navigation, it has been preserved as a historical monument. Visitors can access the lighthouse through guided tours or on their own during designated hours (TBD). No entrance fee is reported at this time.
Notable Views and Landscape
From its vantage point, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Baltic Sea coastline and the nearby town of Nynäshamn. The landscape offers a mix of lush greenery and rocky outcroppings, creating a visually appealing contrast with the lighthouse's whitewashed walls.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No specific local folklore or unique anecdotes about Örngrund Lighthouse are documented at this time. However, visitors may encounter stories from former lighthouse keepers during guided tours.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was once automated in the mid-20th century, but exact details regarding its current automation status or any AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installations are not available. Mariners can reference Örngrund Lighthouse on various nautical charts, including those produced by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA).
Further Information
A Wikipedia article on Örngrund Lighthouse can be found at [Q10727616](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96rngrunds_fyr). The managing authority responsible for the maintenance and preservation of Örngrund Lighthouse is not specified in the provided data.
Details
Name | Örngrund Lighthouse |
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City | Nynäshamn |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 58.8973146, 18.0244386 |
Year of construction | 1881 |
Events | Shipwrecks and notable maritime incidents |
Historic significance | Essential part of the region's maritime heritage |
Keeper stories | Stories from former lighthouse keepers during guided tours |
Stories | Stories from former lighthouse keepers during guided tours |
Architectural style | Romantic style |
Architect | Carl-Erik Granberg |
Construction material | Wood and stone |
Focal height | 15 |
Tower height | 10 |
Access description | Guided tours or self-guided during designated hours (TBD). |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | Coastal area characterized by sandy beaches, rocky shores, and small islands |
View description | Stunning views of the surrounding Baltic Sea coastline and the nearby town of Nynäshamn. |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | Toilets, café, gift shop (in nearby town) |
Opening hours | TBD |
Nearby attractions | Accommodations, restaurants, and shops in the nearby town of Nyn��shamn |
AIS Radar | true |
Light characteristic | White light with a range of 10 nautical miles, operating on a sector-based system with different colors for different sectors. |
Light range | 10 |
Automated | true |