Långe Erik
 Långe Erik | |
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| Location | Grankullavik, Ölands north cape, Sweden |
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| Coordinates | 57°22′01″N 17°05′49″E / 57.367°N 17.097°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1845 |
| Foundation | Limestone |
| Construction | Limestone |
| Automated | 1976 |
| Height | 32 m |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Markings | White tower with grey lantern |
| Power source | rapeseed oil, kerosene, electricity  |
| Heritage | governmental listed building, governmental listed building complex |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1845 |
| Deactivated | Active |
| Focal height | 31.5 m (103 ft) |
| Lens | Third grade focal plane lens |
| Range | 13.8 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi)* |
| Characteristic | Fl. 15 s |
Långe Erik ("Tall Erik") is a Swedish lighthouse built in 1845 and located on a little island, Stora grundet, at the north cape of Öland, the second largest island in Sweden.[1] 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.
See also
- Långe Jan ("Tall John"), the lighthouse at the south cape of Öland.
References
- ^ "Långe Erik". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 1 September 2010. (subscription required)
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Sweden: Kalmar". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
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