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Räbbehuvud fyr

Karl Anders väg

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Räbbehuvud Fyren

Räbbehuvud Fyren, also known as Räbbehuvud, is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Tjörn in Sweden.

History

  • The construction of this tower began in 1905 and was completed in 1907.

Architecture

The Räbbehuvud Fyren stands at a height of 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level, with its focal height reaching 38 meters (125 feet).

  • The lighthouse features a distinctive cylindrical shape, characteristic of many Swedish lighthouses.

Light Characteristics

The Räbbehuvud Fyren emits a white light with a period of 12 seconds, using the LFl pattern.

  • This pattern is designed to be visible from a distance of approximately 10 nautical miles (18.5 km).

Current Status

The Räbbehuvud Fyren is currently an automated lighthouse, no longer manned by a keeper.

Location and Accessibility

The Räbbehuvud Fyren is situated on Karl Anders väg in Tjörns kommun, Sweden.

  • The location is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Heritage Status

The Räbbehuvud Fyren has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site in Sweden.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Räbbehuvud Fyren.

Details

NameRäbbehuvud fyr
CityTjörns kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.02938, 11.481654
Current useactive navigation