Fyrskepp nr. 29

"Fladen"

ex "Hävringe"
ex "Ölandsrev"

- active lightship from 1914 until 1969 -

 

Technical data

Length: 32,80 m
Beam: 7,40 m
Draught: 3,60 m
Displacement: 378 t
Shipyard: Bergsunds Mekaniska Verkstad, Stockholm, Sweden
Year of construction: 1914
Engine: 2 x 120 PS
Elevation: 10,50 m
Range: 11 sm
Crew: 8 men changing every 4-6 weeks
Position: 57°13' N, 11°50' E

History

1919 - 1951


even if the lightship was biult in 1914, it was first stationed on "Ölandsrev" station because of WWI
1952-1967


"Hävringe" station
1967-1969



"Fladen" station
1969


decommissioned


 

 

 

since 1987


Museum ship in Gothenburgs Maritima Centrum, the worlds largest floating shipmusem, there is an Amateur Radio Club onboard

Opening hours :
March, April, May: daily 10 am - 4pm
June, August: daily 10 am - 6 pm
July: daily 10 am - 7pm
September, October, November: daily 10 am - 4 pm

Prizes:
Adults 60 SEK
Children 30 SEK

Visitor address:
Göteborgs Maritima Centrum
Packhuskajen
S-41113 Göteborg