Year first lit 1931 (current) Construction concrete tower Opened 1931 Year first constructed 1882 (first) | Foundation concrete Height 16 m Automated 1931 | |
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Location Ålandsskär
Huvudskär archipelago,
east of Dalarö
Sweden Tower shape tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white tower with one black band Similar Landsort, Svenska Högarna, Grinda, Söderarm, Kyrkviken | ||
Huvudskär, is a Swedish archipelago and lighthouse. For many hundred years this area was very important for fishermen. Huvudskär is a very popular destination for sea travellers and tourists. Many of the old cabins on the islands can be hired during summer season. Some of them are private property.
Contents
- Map of HuvudskC3A4r 130 56 UtC3B6 Sweden
- Storm p huvudsk r oktober 2008 part 3
- The lighthouse
- References
Map of Huvudsk%C3%A4r, 130 56 Ut%C3%B6, Sweden
Storm p huvudsk r oktober 2008 part 3
The lighthouse
In 1882 the first lighthouse was lit. This was placed on top of a keepers house made of wood. The lantern came from the deactivated lighthouse on Korsö. The light was a kerosene lamp. In 1931 the now standing tower was built and both the lantern and keepers house removed. The new tower first ran on acetylene gas, and later was electrified. In 1992 solar power was installed to the lighthouse. It is owned and remote-controlled by the Swedish Maritime Administration.