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Vässarögrund

Rötisvägen

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Vässarögrund Lighthouse

The Vässarögrund lighthouse is situated on Rötisvägen in Östhammars kommun, Sweden.

Location and Accessibility

  • The location provides easy access to the surrounding area, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

History

The Vässarögrund lighthouse was built in 1962, serving as an important aid to navigation for mariners in the region. Its construction marked an essential milestone in the development of maritime safety in Sweden.

Architecture

The tower height of the Vässarögrund lighthouse is approximately 8 meters (26 feet), while its focal height reaches 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level. The lighthouse features a distinctive white light with a period of 9 seconds, visible from a range of 5 nautical miles.

Light Characteristics

  • Light 1: White, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 2: Red, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 3: Green, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 4: Red, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 5: Green, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 6: White, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 7: Red, 8 meters high, 9-second period
  • Light 8: Green, 8 meters high, 9-second period

Current Status

The Vässarögrund lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation. Its status as a functioning aid to navigation ensures the continued safety of mariners in the region.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the current heritage status of the Vässarögrund lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Vässarögrund lighthouse.

Details

NameVässarögrund
CityÖsthammars kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates60.23857, 18.694963
Current useactive navigation