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Storjungfrun

Storjungfrun, Söderhamns kommun, Gävleborg County, Sweden

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Storjungfrun Lighthouse

The Storjungfrun lighthouse was constructed in 1838 and has been an essential aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea ever since.

History

  • The tower of the Storjungfrun lighthouse is made of stone, a testament to its enduring construction. The focal height of the light is approximately 21.3 meters above sea level.
  • The Storjungfrun lighthouse emits a characteristic pattern of red and white flashes, visible from a range of several miles out to sea. Its precise characteristics are not specified in available data.

Notable Historical Events

  • The Storjungfrun lighthouse has played a significant role in maritime safety for nearly two centuries, guiding numerous vessels through the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea.
  • The Storjungfrun lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operation may be automated. Its current status is not specified in available data.

Location and Accessibility

Located on a rocky outcrop off the coast of Söderhamns kommun in Gävleborg County, Sweden, the Storjungfrun lighthouse can be accessed by boat or via a nearby pier. The exact location is marked by a prominent structure at coordinates 61.16768902, 17.334562249999998.

Heritage Status

The Storjungfrun lighthouse has not been designated as a specific heritage site in Sweden, although its historical significance may be recognized locally.

Visiting Information

Due to the remote location of the Storjungfrun lighthouse, visiting information is limited. The structure can be viewed from a distance by boat or via a nearby pier, but access for visitors is not currently available.

Architecture

The tower of the Storjungfrun lighthouse is made of stone, a testament to its enduring construction. The focal height of the light is approximately 21.3 meters above sea level.

Light Characteristics

The Storjungfrun lighthouse emits a characteristic pattern of red and white flashes, visible from a range of several miles out to sea. Its precise characteristics are not specified in available data.

Current Status

The Storjungfrun lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operation may be automated. Its current status is not specified in available data.

Details

NameStorjungfrun
CitySöderhamns kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates61.16769, 17.334562
Current useactive aid to navigation
Accessiblefalse