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Svinnäs nedre

Östra Kuseröd

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Svinnäs Nedre Lighthouse

The Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse is located on Östra Kuseröd in Grebbestad, Sweden.

History

  • The lighthouse has a long history dating back to 1906.

Architecture and Construction

The tower height of the Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse is approximately 25 meters (82 feet).

The focal height is around 30 meters (98 feet).

The lighthouse was designed by architect [Unknown] and constructed using [Unknown] materials.

The lighthouse has a distinctive design with four distinct sections, each with its own unique light source.

Light Characteristics

  • The Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse emits four different colored lights: green, white, red, and red.
  • The range of the lower-order light is 2 nautical miles (3.7 km), while the upper-order lights have ranges of 3, 6, and 6 nautical miles (5.5, 11.1, and 11.1 km) respectively.

Current Status

The Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation.

The light source has been upgraded to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions.

Location and Accessibility

The Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse is situated on Östra Kuseröd, Grebbestad, Sweden.

Visitors can access the lighthouse by car or on foot via a short walkway from the nearby town of Grebbestad.

Heritage Status

The Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse has been designated as a protected historical site in Sweden, recognizing its importance as an aid to navigation and a notable example of 20th-century architecture.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the Svinnäs Nedre lighthouse.

Details

NameSvinnäs nedre
CityGrebbestad
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.675953, 11.240829
Current useactive navigation