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Name: Eggegrund Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Långsand, , Sweden

Location: On small island in Gävlebukten (Gävle Bay).

Managing Organization:
Swedish National Maritime Administration

Tower Height: 85

Height of Focal Plane: 95

Characteristic and Range: 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off, with white, red, and green sectors.

Description of Tower: Cylindrical concrete tower; upper half black and lower half white.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1838: Lantern on dwelling. 1862: Octagonal tower. 1890: Tower attached to dwelling.

Date Established: 1838

Date Present Tower Built: 1932

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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