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Gålö

Stora Gålöslingan

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Gålö (Haninge kommun)
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Gålö Lighthouse

The Gålö lighthouse was built in 1954 and has been an important aid to navigation in the Stockholm archipelago ever since.

History

  • The tower stands at a height of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of around 30 meters (98 feet). The structure is constructed from concrete and features a distinctive design. The lighthouse has five distinct light patterns, each with its own unique characteristics, including a green light with a range of 6 nautical miles, a red light with a range of 7 nautical miles, and so on.

Light Characteristics

The Gålö lighthouse emits five different light patterns, each with a specific range and color. The lights are characterized as "Iso" in terms of their beam pattern, indicating that they have a uniform, unobstructed beam.

Current Status

The Gålö lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation, meaning it operates without the presence of human keepers.

Location and Accessibility

  • The Gålö lighthouse can be found on Stora Gålöslingan in Haninge kommun, Sweden. The location is easily accessible by boat or car, although parking facilities are limited.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no specific heritage status information is available for the Gålö lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events have been recorded for the Gålö lighthouse.

Details

NameGålö
CityHaninge kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.09369, 18.34906
Current useactive navigation