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Södra Meholmen Lighthouse

WJCF+RH Stora Dyrön, Sweden

Name and Location

Södra Meholmen Lighthouse is located in WJCF+RH Stora Dyrön, Sweden, situated on the southern tip of Tjörn Island.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for Södra Meholmen Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century. The structure's history is not well-documented.

Architecture and Materials

Södra Meholmen Lighthouse is a small, square tower made of brick and topped with a pyramidal roof. The exact height and focal height are not specified in available records.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse operates with three lights: Fl(3)W.15s (white light), Fl(2)R.10s (red light), and Fl(1)G.8s (green light). The light's period is 6 seconds, range is 5 miles, sector start is 73 degrees, and sector end is 256.5 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the lighthouse via Hamnvägen road in Dyrön, Sweden. The exact coordinates of the location are 57.922079° N, 11.623911° E.

Notable Views and Landscape

Södra Meholmen Lighthouse is situated on the southern tip of Tjörn Island, surrounded by the waters of the North Sea. The landscape surrounding the lighthouse is characterized as rural and coastal, with potential views of the sea and nearby islands.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant historical events or folklore are associated with Södra Meholmen Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse's operation, maintenance, and upkeep is not specified in available records. The current status of the lighthouse is that it is no longer in active service as a navigation aid.

Further Information

  • US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07)

Details

NameSödra Meholmen Lighthouse
CityDyrön
CountrySweden
Coordinates57.922079, 11.623911
Architectural stylesmall, square tower with pyramidal roof made of brick
Construction materialbrick
Access descriptionvia Hamnvägen road in Dyrön, Sweden
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerural and coastal
View descriptionrural and coastal, with potential views of the sea and nearby islands
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s, Fl(2)R.10s, Fl(1)G.8s
Light range5
Automatedfalse