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Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse

Q Red🇸🇪Luleå, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse

A slender, square skeletal tower of steel, built in 1996, stands 25 meters tall and displays a red light at a focal height of 28 meters. It carries a triangular daymark pointed downwards. The tower's design is functional, situated within Luleå's Börtskär industrial park. This range rear light emits a quick red flash and has a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. The navigational station itself was established in 1966, predating the current structure.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding commercial vessels into the port of Luleå, particularly those servicing the adjacent industrial park, ensuring safe passage through the Gulf of Bothnia.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1996

Significant events: Station established 1966

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lulea(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
C5741.1
NGA No.
11744

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: slender square skeletal tower carrying a triangular daymark, point down

Location

City
Luleå
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Norrbotten County
Sea Region
Located in the Börtskärs industrial park in Luleå, Sweden, serving as a range rear light for navigation in the Gulf of Bothnia.
Latitude
65.5470°
Longitude
22.2821°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Skvampen Range Rear displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Luleå at 3.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Töre (23.1 NM NNE), Piteå (23.4 NM WSW), Haraholmen (24.6 NM SW), Munksund (25.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Skvampen 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 Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Skvampen 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 Skvampen Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Skvampen 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.