- Långe Erik
Infobox_Lighthouse
caption = Långe Erik
location = Grankullavik,Öland s north cape,Sweden
coordinates = coord|57|22|N|17|06|E
yearbuilt = 1845
yearlit = 1845
automated = 1976
yeardeactivated = Active
foundation =Limestone
construction = Limestone
shape = Cylindrical
marking= White tower with grey lantern
height = 32 m
elevation = 31 m
lens = Third gradefocal plane lens
currentlens = Small aerobeacon
intensity =
range = convert|13.8|nmi|0|m
characteristic = Fl. 15 s
ARLHS=SWE-298; SV-5475
admiralty=C7260
NGA=7756Långe Erik (en:"Tall Erik"), "långe" meaning "tall" or "the tall", is a swedish
lighthouse built in1845 and located on a little island at the north cape ofÖland , the second largest island in Sweden. The island is connected to Öland by a small bridge built in1965 .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.
References
*cite web|url=http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/swe4.htm|author=Rowlett, Russ|title=The Lighthouse Directory|accessdate=8 September|accessyear=2008
ee also
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Långe Jan ("Tall John"), the lighthouse at the south cape of Öland.
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