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Råskärsöns Fyr

5WW5+QC Grisslan, Sweden

Name and Location

Råskärsöns Fyr: A Historical Lighthouse in Örnsk��ldsvik, Sweden

Located at 5WW5+QC Grisslan, Sweden (63.1969579° N, 18.9086242�� E)

Construction and History

Råsk��rsöns Fyr was built in 1868 during the late 19th century when the region's maritime trade was flourishing.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not well-documented, but it is believed to be a traditional Swedish design. Standing at approximately 24 meters (79 feet) in height, Råskärsöns Fyr was an impressive structure for its time.

Light and Navigation

The original light characteristic of the lighthouse is not known, but it likely featured a sequence of flashing lights with different colors and periods. The exact details are recorded in Swedish maritime records (C 5960) and can be found in the US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach Råskärsöns Fyr via public transportation or private vehicles. The nearby town of Örnsköldsvik offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and accommodations.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers stunning views of the surrounding coastal landscape.

Technical and Operational Details

Råskärsöns Fyr is no longer an active lighthouse, having been automated or replaced by modern navigational aids.

Details

NameRåskärsöns Fyr
City
CountrySweden
Coordinates63.1969579, 18.9086242
Year of construction1868
Historic significancesignificant cultural heritage site
Architectural styletraditional Swedish design
Tower height24
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionpublic transportation or private vehicles
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionstunning views of the surrounding coastal landscape
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesshops, restaurants, accommodations
Nearby attractionsArnäsvall Museum
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue