Sandhammarens Fyr

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History

The Sandhammarens fyr was constructed in 1862.

Initially, two identical lighthouses were built to prevent confusion with another lighthouse on Ertholmene.

The first flame ran on colza oil, but it was later replaced by a paraffin lamp in 1891.

One of the lighthouses was decommissioned and relocated to Pite-Rönnskär in Norrland in 1891.

Architecture

The Sandhammarens fyr is a tower with a height of 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level, and its focal height reaches 55 meters (180 feet).

The lighthouse has a distinctive design, but the architect's name is not available due to incomplete data.

Light Characteristics

• Pattern: Fl
• Range: 22 nautical miles
• Colour: White
• Period: 5 seconds

Current Status

The Sandhammarens fyr is currently an active aid to navigation, operated by the Swedish Maritime Administration.

Location and Accessibility

• Address: Sandhammarvägen
• Country: Sweden
• Town: Ystads kommun

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but no further information is available on this topic.

Heritage Status

The Sandhammarens fyr has a heritage status in Sweden, but specific details are not available.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Sandhammarens fyr.