Vattenholmen Fyr

Location and Accessibility

• The Vattenholmen Fyr is located on Saltövägen in Strömstads kommun, Sweden.
• The lighthouse is situated at coordinates 58.8752736, 11.1064547.

History

Construction of the Vattenholmen Fyr began in an unspecified year, but it reportedly dates from the late 19th century.

The lighthouse was commissioned to serve as a navigational aid for vessels in the area.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the Vattenholmen Fyr is approximately 10 meters (32.8 feet).

The focal height is also around 10 meters, indicating that the light source is positioned at this distance from the top of the tower.

The lighthouse's architectural style is not specified in available data.

Light Characteristics

The Vattenholmen Fyr emits a green light with a period of 6 seconds, visible from a range of approximately 5 nautical miles (9.3 km).

This pattern is repeated every 6 seconds for the remaining four colors: white, red, green, and white, each with a similar range.

Current Status

The Vattenholmen Fyr remains an active navigational aid, although its status as an automated lighthouse is not confirmed in available data.

The current operational status of the lighthouse may be subject to change.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage designation has been assigned to the Vattenholmen Fyr.

Notable Historical Events

The exact date of any notable historical events associated with the Vattenholmen Fyr is not specified in available data.