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Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl white 10s🇫🇮Larsmo, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Rummelgrund

This steel skeletal tower stands 21 meters tall in Ostrobothnia, Finland, near Larsmo. It is painted red with a yellow vertical stripe, and its triangular cylindrical shape supports a large daymark. The rear range light emits a white flash. Its focal height is 22 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range rear light is essential for maintaining safe navigation along its specific shipping lane in Finland, providing visual alignment for vessels to prevent groundings or collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Larsmo
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Finland, serving as a range rear light.
Latitude
63.7467°
Longitude
22.5788°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pietarsaari(4.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C4212.1
NGA No.
18204

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: triangular cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a large daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bredhällan Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl white 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pietarsaari (Jakobstad) at 3.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Alholmen (4.3 NM SE), BOSUND (9.3 NM ENE), Uusikaarlepyy (Nykarleby) (12.9 NM S), Yxpila (13.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bredhällan Range Rear 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 Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Bredhällan Range Rear 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 Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bredhällan Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.