description Utö Lighthouse Overview
Utö Lighthouse, located on the remote Utö island in the Baltic Sea, was built in 1862 and stands as a distinctive red-and-white striped structure, guiding ships through treacherous waters with its powerful beam.
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Is Utö Lighthouse in Sweden or Finland?
Utö Lighthouse is on Utö island in Finland's Archipelago Sea, at the entrance to an important shipping lane. The island has supported pilots and lighthouse keepers since at least the 17th century.
When was the current Utö Lighthouse built?
Finland's first lighthouse was built on Utö in 1753, but it was destroyed during the 1808 to 1809 war. The current lighthouse was constructed in 1814 under pilot director Gustaf Brodd.
What is unusual inside Utö Lighthouse?
A chapel occupies the lighthouse's third floor. Local history records the chapel as existing before 1841, when official priests visited the remote island only twice a year.
When was the current lens installed at Utö Lighthouse?
The current lens was installed in 1906 after the lighthouse's lighting system had been renewed several times. The lighthouse was electrified in 1935 and remains a major landmark at the entrance to the Archipelago Sea.
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