Långe Erik
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| Långe Erik | |
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 Långe Erik |
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| Location: | Grankullavik, Ölands north cape, Sweden |
| Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS) |
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| Year first constructed: | 1845 |
| Year first lit: | 1845 |
| Automated: | 1976 |
| Deactivated: | Active |
| Foundation: | Limestone |
| Construction: | Limestone |
| Tower shape: | Cylindrical |
| Markings/Pattern: | White tower with grey lantern |
| Height: | 32 m |
| Elevation: | 31 m |
| Original lens: | Third grade focal plane lens |
| Current lens: | Small aerobeacon |
| Range: | 13.8 nautical miles (26 km/16 mi) |
| Characteristic: | Fl. 15 s |
| Admiralty number: | C7260 |
| NGA number: | 7756 |
| ARLHS number: | SWE-298; SV-5475 |
Långe Erik (en:Tall Erik), "långe" meaning tall or the tall, is a swedish lighthouse built in 1845 and located on a little island at the north cape of Öland, the second largest island in Sweden. The island is connected to Öland by a small bridge built in 1965.
The older, larger lens is still installed, but no longer in use. The lens was used until the 1990s before an aerobeacon was installed on the lantern's balcony. The light is remote-controlled by the Swedish Maritime Administration.
The tower is open for climbing during the summer season for a small fee.
[edit] References
- Rowlett, Russ. "The Lighthouse Directory". Retrieved on 8 September 2008.
[edit] See also
- Långe Jan (Tall John), the lighthouse at the south cape of Öland.
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