The Resilient Lighthouse of the Baltic: Finngrundet's Century-Long Voyage

The Resilient Lighthouse of the Baltic: Finngrundet's Century-Long Voyage

Step aboard the Finngrundet, a 100-year-old lighthouse turned museum ship, to explore its fascinating history and resilience in a changing Baltic Sea.

Built in 1903, the Finngrundet lighthouse served for over a century in the Baltic Sea, undergoing various modifications such as the replacement of its paraffin light with an AGA beacon and a change from a fog bell to a 'nautophone' fog signal. Electrification of its light occurred in 1940, followed by further modifications in 1957. Now, it resides as a museum ship attached to the Vasa Museum, offering a captivating glimpse into its rich history.

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Written by Nik Frost

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