Tags: Lighthouse, Tower.

Svartklubben is a Swedish lighthouse located on a small island east of the island Singö in the province of Uppland. This massive lighthouse was constructed to carry a coal fire. In 1842 it was updated with a colza oil lamp and in 1849 parabolic mirrors were installed. In 1875 it was updated with a kerosene lamp and in 1899 the current lens and lantern was installed. It got a gas mantle light in 1935 and was finally electrified and automated in 1961.

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