Garpen lighthouse, Sector lighthouse in Torsås Municipality, Sweden.
The Garpen lighthouse rises 27 meters above sea level, constructed from reinforced concrete to guide vessels through the Kalmar Strait.
Built in 1934 to replace the original 1893 structure, the lighthouse marked a significant advancement in maritime navigation technology of the period.
The lighthouse represents Swedish coastal engineering excellence through its integration of the fourth order Fresnel lens and sector lighting system.
Visitors can access the lighthouse during summer months, with the structure emitting white, red, or green lights every eight seconds across 16 nautical miles.
The transition from kerosene to electrical power in 1944 and subsequent automation in 1966 demonstrates the evolution of maritime safety technology.
Location: Torsås Municipality
Inception: 1934
Height: 27 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 56.39028,16.12861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:13
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