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Djurnäsudde fyr

Djurnäsudde fyr, Bäckeviken, Svanesund, Orust kommun, Västra Götaland County, 472 91, Sweden

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Djurnäsudde Fyr

The Djurnäsudde fyr is a lighthouse located on the island of Orust, Sweden. The construction of the lighthouse began in 1872 and was completed by 1875.

Architecture

  • The tower height of the Djurnäsudde fyr is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). The focal height is around 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level. The light characteristics include a white main beam with a range of 5 nautical miles, a red secondary beam with a range of 3 nautical miles, and a green tertiary beam with a range of 2 nautical miles.
  • The lighthouse was designed by an unknown architect, but it is believed to have been constructed using traditional materials such as stone and wood.

Location

Djurnäsudde fyr is located at the address Djurnäsudde fyr, Bäckeviken, Svanesund, Orust kommun, Västra Götaland County, 472 91, Sweden. The town of Svanesund is nearby.

The lighthouse is accessible by road and has a nearby parking area.

Current Status

Djurnäsudde fyr is currently an active aid to navigation, but its status as an automated light is not specified.

Heritage Status

The Djurnäsudde fyr is reportedly listed on the Swedish Register of Historic Buildings.

Notable Historical Events

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

Details

NameDjurnäsudde fyr
CitySvanesund
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.156975, 11.848462
Current useactive aid to navigation
Accessibletrue