Name and Location

Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse is a minor lighthouse located in Grebbestad, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It stands at an address of TÄRNESKÄR 1, 457 95 Grebbestad, Sweden, with coordinates approximately 58.6759544° N, 11.2408297° E.

Construction and History

The construction date of Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse is not publicly available. However, based on its architectural style and historical context, it can be inferred that the lighthouse was built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

No information available.

Light and Navigation

Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse exhibits a unique light characteristic: Q (quick flash) with four different sectors and colors. The sectors are divided as follows:

• Lower sector (235-239): Green color
• Middle sector (239-243): White color
• Upper sector (243-257): Red color
• Outer sector (257-40): Red color

Accessibility and Visiting

As of now, Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse's operational status is unclear. It may have been automated or converted to serve another purpose, such as a museum or tourism attraction. Visitors can explore the area but may not be able to enter the lighthouse itself.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by the rugged coastline and scenic views of the North Sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No information available.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the lighthouse is 5 meters, with a focal height of an unknown value. The managing authority responsible for Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse is not publicly disclosed.

Further Information

Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse is part of Sweden's maritime heritage and is listed in the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication 116 (2011). For further reading, consult the US NGA Pub. 116 (2011) or explore online resources about Swedish lighthouses and maritime history.