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Fårösund Södra Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 3s🇸🇪Gotland Municipality, SEOperational

A 7-meter round concrete pier painted red supports the Fårösund Södra light, which has a white lantern and gallery. The station was first established in 1894, with the current cylindrical concrete tower built in 1950. It emits a white, red, or green flash every three seconds to guide vessels. The lighthouse is located in the Fårösund passage, approximately 1.6 kilometers north northwest of the Bungeör light. Its geographic range is 8.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels away from the Flytan shoal at the narrowest point of the Fårösund passage.

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 3s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM
Year Built
1950

Significant events: Station established 1894, current structure built 1950

Nearest Port
Farosund(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C7164
NGA No.
9856
Tower Height
7.0104m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 7m round concrete pier with a lantern and gallery, painted red with a white lantern roof.

City
Gotland Municipality
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gotland County
Sea Region
Located in the Fårösund, about 1.6 km north northwest of the Bungeör light, warning vessels away from the Flytan shoal at the narrowest point of the Fårösund passage.
Latitude
57.8485°
Longitude
19.0994°
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How do mariners identify Fårösund Södra Lighthouse at night?+
Fårösund Södra displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 3s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fårösund Södra Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fårösund Södra Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Strå at 3.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Fårösund (4.4 NM NNW), Sund (4.4 NM NNW), Kappelshamn (10.1 NM W), Storugns (10.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fårösund Södra Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fårösund Södra 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 Fårösund Södra Lighthouse?+
Fårösund Södra 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.
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