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Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇸🇪Gävle kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse

Also known as: Gävle Entrance No. 2 (H3)

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1931, stands 6 meters tall on a concrete pier extending from the water. Its design is a round cylindrical tower topped with a lantern, painted white with a black horizontal band near its base. The light emits an occulting green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. Located on the north side of the Gävle entrance channel, it is part of the navigational aids leading to the port of Gävle kommun. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's specific placement is essential for guiding vessels through the narrow Gävle entrance channel, preventing groundings and ensuring safe passage into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1931

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black horizontal band at the base
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, mounted on a concrete pier

Location

City
Gävle kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gävleborg County
Sea Region
north side of the Gävle entrance channel
Latitude
60.7301°
Longitude
17.3183°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Karskar(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C6188
NGA No.
10376
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse at night?+
Gävle Entrance No. 2 displays the characteristic Oc Green 4s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Karskär at 3.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Granudden (5.3 NM WSW), Gävle (5.9 NM SW), Skutskär (6.5 NM SSE), Norrsundet (14.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gävle Entrance No. 2 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 Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse?+
Gävle Entrance No. 2 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 Gävle Entrance No. 2 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gävle Entrance No. 2 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.