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Smörasken

Trovillevägen

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Smörasken (Sandhamn)
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Smörasken Lighthouse

The Smörasken lighthouse was constructed in 1955 and has been guiding mariners through the waters of the Stockholm archipelago ever since its completion.

History

  • The tower height of the Smörasken lighthouse is approximately 6 meters, while the focal height is also 6 meters. The lighthouse features a distinctive design with a cylindrical body and a lantern room at the top. The structure is made from concrete and has a characteristic red-and-white striped pattern.

Light Characteristics

  • The Smörasken lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 6 nautical miles. The light's character is marked by a "Q" symbol, indicating that it is a fixed light.

Current Status

The Smörasken lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operation may be automated in some capacity. Its current status as an operational lighthouse is not further detailed here.

Location and Accessibility

The Smörasken lighthouse is situated on Trovillevägen in the town of Sandhamn, Sweden. It can be accessed by land via a short walk from the nearby road.

Heritage Status

The Smörasken lighthouse has been designated as a notable landmark within the Stockholm archipelago.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific historical events are documented for this lighthouse.

Details

NameSmörasken
CitySandhamn
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.300476, 18.868807
Current useactive aid to navigation
Accessibletrue