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Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse

🇸🇪Oskarshamns kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a white, cylindrical tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 6 meters tall. It was constructed in 1953 and initially lacked any distinguishing color bands. In 2008, the lighthouse was reactivated and a red band was added to the base of its white tower. The structure is situated on the west side of Blå Jungfrun island, an island located in the northern Kalmarsund. This island lies approximately 18 kilometers east of Oskarshamn and 10 kilometers west of Öland's northwest coast. The lighthouse has been inactive since 2015 and was absent from light lists by 2016.

Why it matters: The lighthouse served to mark Blå Jungfrun island, a hazard in the shipping lanes between the Swedish mainland and Öland.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white, formerly with a red band at the base

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Oskarshamns kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Kalmar County
Sea Region
An island in the north end of the Kalmarsund, about 18 km east of Oskarshamn on the mainland and 10 km west of the northwest coast of Öland. Located on the west side of the island.
Latitude
57.2525°
Longitude
16.7864°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

Significant events: Inactive since 2015, reactivated by 2008 with red band added, missing from 2016 light lists

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Byxelkrok(8.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C7308
NGA No.
8048
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Byxelkrok at 8.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Simpevarp (10.6 NM NNW), Grankullavik (11.3 NM ENE), Figeholm (11.5 NM NW), Oskarshamn (11.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse?+
Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Blå Jungfrun Västra Lighthouse?+
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