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Storskäret Lighthouse

97HM+JP Ladskär, Sweden

Name and Location

The Storskäret Lighthouse is located at 97HM+JP Ladskär, Sweden, in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County. Its coordinates are approximately 60° 37' 57\\" N latitude and 18° 16' 49\\" E longitude.

Construction and History

The Storskäret Lighthouse was built in an era of maritime development in Sweden during the late 19th or early 20th century. Unfortunately, the exact year of construction is unavailable. Despite this gap, the lighthouse remains a vital aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the Storskäret Lighthouse is unclear, but it was constructed using [materials unavailable].

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a light with a range of approximately 3 nautical miles. The characteristic pattern is Fl (6 seconds on, 12 seconds off). This beacon guides mariners through the waters of the Baltic Sea.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not permitted to enter the lighthouse. However, they can access the area around the structure. No opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, or on-site facilities have been recorded.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the Storskäret Lighthouse offers a panoramic view of [surrounding environment unavailable]. The landscape surrounding the lighthouse is characterized by [environmental features unavailable].

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or notable anecdotes are available about the Storskäret Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates using automated systems.

Further Information

  • * US NGA Pub. 116
  • * Wikidata: Q41536791

Details

NameStorskäret Lighthouse
CityLadskär
CountrySweden
Coordinates60.3790965, 18.2842962
Accessiblefalse
Light characteristicFl (6 seconds on, 12 seconds off)
Light range3
Automatedtrue