Långe Erik

Långe Erik
Långe Erik
Location Grankullavik, Ölands north cape, Sweden
Coordinates
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
Focal height 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 ("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

References

  1. ^ "Långe Erik" (in Swedish). Nationalencyklopedin. http://www.ne.se/långe-erik. Retrieved 1 September 2010.  (subscription required)