Rataskär Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Rataskär Lighthouse
Also known as: Rataskär (Ratanskär, Ratan Nedrefyr)
Constructed in 1890, Rataskär Lighthouse stands on a small island approximately 1.6 kilometers northeast of Ratan. The octagonal cylindrical wood tower, standing 8 meters high, is attached to the seaward end of a one-story wood building. Its focal height reaches 26 meters, casting a light visible for 14.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse emits three white, red, or green flashes every 20 seconds, providing directional guidance. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's continued use of its original 4th order Fresnel lens highlights its historical integrity. Its unique integrated structure on a small island contributes to its distinct character.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White, Red, Green
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl(3) WGR 20s
- Focal Height
- 26m
- Geographic Range
- 14.5NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1890
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- wood
Structure: octagonal cylindrical wood tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the seaward end of a 1-story wood building
Location
- City
- Robertsfors kommun
- Country
- 🇸🇪Sweden
- Region
- Västerbotten County
- Sea Region
- on a small island about 1.6 km (1 mi) northeast of Ratan
- Latitude
- 63.9925°
- Longitude
- 20.8957°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sikea(9.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C5848
- ARLHS No.
- SWE-319
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