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Bedarö

Sjögatan

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Bedarö (Nynäshamn)
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Bedarö Lighthouse

The Bedarö lighthouse is situated on Sjögatan in Nynäshamn, Sweden.

Location and Accessibility

  • The town of Nynäshamn is located on the eastern coast of Sweden, approximately 30 kilometers south of Stockholm.

History

Construction of the Bedarö lighthouse began in 1900 and was completed in 1901. It has been an important aid to navigation for mariners ever since its construction.

Architecture

The Bedarö lighthouse is a traditional tower design with a distinctive shape. The structure is made from concrete and stands at a height of approximately 20 meters above the sea level. The focal height, which is the distance between the base of the lighthouse and the top of the light, is around 30 meters.

Light Characteristics

  • Iso (white) - 4 nautical miles
  • Iso (green) - 7 nautical miles
  • Iso (red) - 5 nautical miles
  • Iso (yellow) - 4 nautical miles
  • Iso (white) - 7 nautical miles
  • Iso (red) - 5 nautical miles

Current Status

The Bedarö lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated. The light is still used by mariners to navigate the waters around Nynäshamn.

Heritage Status

The Bedarö lighthouse is a protected historical landmark in Sweden and is listed on the National Heritage List.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NameBedarö
CityNynäshamn
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.89611, 17.9595
Current useactive aid to navigation