Kungsgrundet Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kungsgrundet Lighthouse
Constructed in 1956, this concrete lighthouse reaches a height of 29 meters, with its light positioned 28 meters above sea level. The round cylindrical tower is distinguished by its black exterior adorned with one red horizontal band. At its peak, the structure includes a lantern and gallery. It emits a white light, flashing once every 15 seconds (Fl W 15s). This offshore marker, situated in Kalmar County and about 9 kilometers from Vastervik, possesses a visibility range of 14.9 nautical miles.
Why it matters: This navigation aid marks a position east of Lindödjupet in the Baltic Sea, assisting ships entering the Vastervik area. Its specific light pattern helps mariners identify its location among other navigational references.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
- Focal Height
- 28m
- Light Range
- 9.6NM (17.8 km)
- Geographic Range
- 14.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1956
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Vastervik(9.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C7078
- NGA No.
- 8212
- ARLHS No.
- SWE-225
- Wikidata
- Q32271321 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 29m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- black with one red horizontal band
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Västerviks kommun
- Country
- 🇸🇪Sweden
- Region
- Kalmar County
- Sea Region
- Baltic Sea, east of Lindödjupet
- Latitude
- 57.6850°
- Longitude
- 16.9031°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Kungsgrundet على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Sweden، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.