Lightship Finngrundet, Museum ship in Stockholm Harbor, Sweden
The red-painted lightship Finngrundet measures 31 meters in length and features white lettering along its sides, stationed near the Vasa Museum.
Built in 1903 at Brodins Shipyard in Gävle, the vessel served as a floating lighthouse in the southern Bothnian Sea until its decommissioning in 1969.
The vessel demonstrates maritime communication methods from the early 1900s, including fog horns, underwater bells, and radio transmitters for navigational guidance.
The lightship underwent technical improvements in 1927 and 1940, receiving an AGA beacon, electric systems, and radio equipment for enhanced maritime safety.
The eight-person crew maintained their position at sea through harsh conditions, receiving supplies and mail from a pilot steamer every two weeks.
Location: Stockholm Municipality
Inception: 1903
Length: 30.6 m
Website: https://sjohistoriska.se/museifartyg/finngrundet
GPS coordinates: 59.32860,18.08985
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:33
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