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Sandkullen Lighthouse

GG28+XX Fermsholmen, Sweden

Name and Location

The Sandkullen Lighthouse is located on Fermsholmen in Sweden (GG28+XX), situated within the Österåker Municipality, Stockholm County.

Construction and History

The Sandkullen Lighthouse was constructed in 1849, making it a significant example of early 19th-century maritime architecture. Unfortunately, the exact architectural style and materials used during its construction are currently unknown.

Architecture and Materials

There is no available information regarding the lighthouse's architecture or materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The primary function of the Sandkullen Lighthouse is to provide navigational guidance through its light signals. The light characteristic consists of an Iso (fixed) beam with varying colors: green for the first sector (21-28.5°), white for the second sector (28.5-40.5°), and red for the third sector (40.5-113°). There is no information available regarding the light's range or period.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is situated on Fermsholmen, making it accessible only by boat or watercraft. Unfortunately, there is no available information regarding public accessibility or visitation opportunities. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse's maintenance and operations remains unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

There are currently no notable views or landscape features associated with the Sandkullen Lighthouse that can be confirmed by credible sources.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are currently no notable anecdotes or folklore stories associated with the Sandkullen Lighthouse that can be confirmed by credible sources.

Technical and Operational Details

There is no available information regarding the lighthouse's technical or operational details, such as its focal height, light range, or period of operation.

Further Information

  • Wikidata: Q33181084
  • GeoJSON dataset: unknown

Details

NameSandkullen Lighthouse
CityÖsteråker Municipality
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.5024786, 18.5174352
Year of construction1849
Tower height3
Access descriptionby boat or watercraft
Light characteristicIso (fixed) beam with varying colors