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Stora Höggarnsbank

Båtvägen

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Stora Höggarnsbank (Nacka kommun)
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Stora Höggarnsbank

Location and Accessibility

The Stora Höggarnsbank is situated on Båtvägen in Nacka kommun, Sweden.

History

The lighthouse was built in 1970.

Architecture

  • The tower height of the Stora Höggarnsbank is 7 meters. The focal height is also 7 meters.
  • The light characteristics include a green flash at a range of 5 nautical miles, white flashes at ranges of 8 and 6 nautical miles, red flashes at ranges of 6 and 5 nautical miles, and another green flash at a range of 6 nautical miles.
  • The light is reportedly characterized by a "Q" pattern.

The lighthouse was constructed using unknown materials.

Current Status

The Stora Höggarnsbank is currently an active aid to navigation.

Heritage Status

No information on heritage status is available.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for this lighthouse.

Details

NameStora Höggarnsbank
CityNacka kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.37412, 18.279718
Current useactive aid to navigation