Pater Noster Fyr
Pater Nosterskären 1, 471 51 Klädesholmen, Sweden
Name and Location
The Pater Noster Fyr is a historic lighthouse located on the eastern side of the Pater Nosterskären, near Klädesholmen, Sweden.
Construction and History
The Pater Noster Fyr was constructed in 1857 during the mid-19th century era of significant maritime activity in the region. The structure was designed to provide safe navigation for ships passing through the busy waters around Sweden's west coast.
Architecture and Materials
The Pater Noster Fyr is a metal tower, measuring 32.4 meters (106 feet) in height. Its robust construction allows it to withstand harsh marine conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic sequence of LFl (Long Flash every 10 seconds). The light has a range of 11.5 nautical miles and a period of 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse, but it is not open to the general public. Due to its remote location, it requires a guided tour or specialized permission to reach the site.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Pater Noster Fyr offers breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and the Swedish coastline. The landscape is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and dense forests.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse has been automated since its construction, operating without human intervention. Although no longer an active aid to navigation, it has been repurposed as a symbol of maritime heritage and a popular subject for photographers and historians.
Further Information
- References:
- Sjöfartsverket (Swedish Maritime Administration). (n.d.). UfsPdf/539SV.pdf. Retrieved from <http://www.sjofartsverket.se/UfsPdf/539SV.pdf>
- https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pater_Noster_(fyr)>
Details
Name | Pater Noster Fyr |
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City | |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 57.895997, 11.4658095 |
Year of construction | 1857 |
Events | shipwrecks, rescues |
Stories | several anecdotes |
Architectural style | metal tower |
Focal height | 36 |
Tower height | 32.4 |
Heritage status | true |
Renovations | repurposed as a symbol of maritime heritage |
Access description | Guided tour or specialized permission required |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and dense forests |
View description | Breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and the Swedish coastline |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Light characteristic | LFl (Long Flash every 10 seconds) |
Light range | 11.5 |
Automated | true |