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Östra Röko Lighthouse

W34M+M4 Nattaro, Sweden

Name and Location

Östra Röko Lighthouse is located in the picturesque Nattaro, Sweden, in Stockholm County. It has been guiding mariners through the waters since 1887.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1887 and has a rich history of guiding ships safely through the waters. Its design is characteristic of late 19th-century lighthouses, with a cylindrical shape and a distinctive lantern room.

Architecture and Materials

Östra Röko's tower is constructed from granite and features a series of steps leading to the top, where the light source is housed. The tower stands at an impressive height of 8 meters (26 feet) and boasts a focal height of 21.5 meters (70 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a Fl(3)W.15s light, characterized by a flashing white light every 6 seconds, with a range of approximately 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers). The light is visible from various sectors: Sector Start: 211°, Sector End: 219°, Range: 3 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors to the lighthouse can take in breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been automated, with no manual operation required. The light is visible from various sectors, and its range extends approximately 3 nautical miles.

Further Information

As a historically significant structure, Östra Röko has been recognized as an important part of Sweden's maritime heritage. For further reading, please refer to C 6618 (Official reference number).

Details

NameÖstra Röko Lighthouse
CityNattaro
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.9066752, 18.082814
Year of construction1887
Historic significanceimportant part of Sweden's maritime heritage
StoriesHistorical significance
Architectural stylelate 19th-century lighthouse style
Construction materialgranite
Focal height21.5
Tower height8
Heritage statustrue
Accessibletrue
View description
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range3
Automatedtrue