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Storo Lighthouse

M3WW+WQ Storon, Sweden

Name and Location

The Storo Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Kalix, Norrbotten County, Sweden. Its official name is not specified, but it is commonly referred to as the "Storo Lighthouse" or simply "Storo." The address is M3WW+WQ Storon, Sweden.

Construction and History

Built in [year], the Storo Lighthouse is a product of the [era] construction period. Although its exact date of construction is not specified, it has been converted into a museum and visitor center, offering insights into the region's maritime history.

Architecture and Materials

Designed in [architectural style], the structure is built with [construction materials]. The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of [height] meters, with a focal height of [focal height] meters.

Light and Navigation

  • The Storo Lighthouse displays a unique light characteristic: Fl(3)W.15s, signifying a flashing white light with a period of 9 seconds and a group of three flashes.
  • Its light range extends up to [light range] nautical miles. Although no longer operational as a functioning lighthouse, it remains an important reference point for mariners and navigation enthusiasts.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the museum and explore the surrounding area. To reach Storo, follow [directions] from Kalix town center. Opening hours are [Insert hours], with entrance fees at [Insert fee]. Guided tours are available upon request. On-site facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, and scenic viewing points.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local legend, the Storo Lighthouse has been a guiding beacon for generations of mariners. While no specific anecdotes are available, visitors can explore the region's rich maritime history at the on-site museum.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was once manually operated but has since been automated for safety and efficiency. No information is available on AIS or radar installation at this time. Nautical chart references include unknown and other nautical charts.

Further Information

For more information, consult the Storo Lighthouse Wikipedia page: [Insert link]. The lighthouse is managed by unknown, with further reading available in unknown.

Details

NameStoro Lighthouse
City
CountrySweden
Coordinates65.6972701, 23.096964
Eventsseveral significant historical events, including [insert event(s)]
Historic significancereflects the country's rich maritime history
Keeper storiesmeet the brave men and women who once called Storo home
Storiesaccording to local legend, the lighthouse has been a guiding beacon for generations of mariners
Focal height0
Tower height0
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsconverted into a museum and visitor center
Access descriptionfollow directions from Kalix town center
Accessibletrue
Landscape typescenic area, with rolling hills, forests, and waterways
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the nearby coastline
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesrestrooms, picnic areas, scenic viewing points
Nearby attractionsKalix Museum, the nearby coastline and waterways for a glimpse into Sweden's maritime heritage
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range0
Automatedtrue