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Revengegrundet Lighthouse

7227+94 Sandhamn, Sweden

Name and Location

Revengegrundet Lighthouse: A vital aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea, located on the picturesque island of Sandhamn, Sweden.

Construction and History

The lighthouse has been serving as a guiding light since its construction in [year]. Its official name is Revengegrundet.

Architecture and Materials

Revengegrundet Lighthouse is a 20-meter-tall structure designed to withstand the harsh marine environment of the Swedish coast. Its architecture is characterized by a sturdy stone foundation and a red-and-white striped tower, which has become an iconic landmark for mariners.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features two green lights with a range of 12 nautical miles, one at a height of 20 meters, and another at a height of 22.5 meters. The light's characteristic is LFl (Long Flash), indicating that the light flashes three times every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach Revengegrundet Lighthouse by ferry from the mainland or by private boat. The surrounding landscape is characterized by scenic views of the Baltic Sea, with nearby islands and skerries adding to its natural beauty.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a picturesque location with notable views of the Baltic Sea and surrounding islands and skerries.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

Revengegrundet Lighthouse has been automated since [year], freeing up its previous human operators to attend to other duties. Regular maintenance is performed by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) to ensure the lighthouse remains a reliable aid to navigation.

Further Information

The lighthouse can be found at coordinates 59.2509444° N, 19.0128333° E. A map link is available for further exploration: [Map Link].

Details

NameRevengegrundet Lighthouse
City
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.2509444, 19.0128333
Historic significancerecognized as a historic landmark by the Swedish Government, acknowledging its importance in maritime history
Architectural stylered-and-white striped tower
Construction materialstone
Focal height22.5
Tower height20
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsautomated
Access descriptionby ferry from the mainland or by private boat
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoast
View descriptionscenic views of the Baltic Sea, with nearby islands and skerries adding to its natural beauty
Facilitiestoilets
Light characteristicLFl (Long Flash)
Light range12
Automatedtrue