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Gälleudde

O 2154

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Gälleudde (Vänersborgs kommun)
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Gälleudde Lighthouse

The Gälleudde lighthouse was constructed in 1905 and has been an important aid to navigation on the Swedish coast ever since.

History

  • The tower of the Gälleudde lighthouse stands at a height of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of about 40 meters (131 feet).
  • The structure is made of stone and concrete, typical of many coastal lighthouses in Sweden during this period.

Light Characteristics

The Gälleudde emits a white light that can be seen from a distance of 13 nautical miles. The light's pattern consists of a rotating beam with a specific character, denoted as "LFl" on the OpenStreetMap data.

Current Status

The Gälleudde lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although it may have undergone some modernization or automation in recent years. Its status is not further specified in available information.

Location and Accessibility

The Gälleudde lighthouse can be found at address O 2154 in Vänersborgs kommun, Sweden. It is likely located near the coast, given its purpose as a navigational aid.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status has been noted for the Gälleudde lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events have been recorded specifically related to the Gälleudde lighthouse.

Details

NameGälleudde
CityVänersborgs kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.485096, 12.475285
Current useactive aid to navigation