Svinbådan lighthouse, Sector light lighthouse in Höganäs Municipality, Sweden
Svinbådan is a cylindrical reinforced concrete structure standing about 25.5 meters tall, painted with distinctive black and orange horizontal stripes that make it easy to spot from a distance. The tower is anchored directly to the seabed and serves as a navigation marker in the Öresund waters.
The lighthouse became operational on October 5, 1960, representing a modern advancement in Swedish coastal navigation technology. Its construction on the seabed used contemporary engineering methods that were innovative for maritime structures at that time.
The lighthouse serves as a visual reference point for mariners navigating the Öresund waters and reflects Sweden's maritime tradition. Its striped design has become instantly recognizable to those who travel these coastal routes regularly.
The site is best approached by water from nearby coastal points or maritime routes in the area. Visitors should plan a boat trip if they wish to see it up close, as it sits isolated on the seabed.
A submarine cable delivers electricity from the mainland to this tower sitting on the seabed, allowing it to operate continuously without crew. This system was a significant technical advancement when the lighthouse was built.
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