Skongenes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Skongenes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island of Vågsøy.
 Skongenes Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Kinn Vestland Norway |
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| Coordinates | 62°01′57.2″N 05°07′26″E / 62.032556°N 5.12389°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1870 |
| Construction | wooden tower |
| Automated | 1985 |
| Height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 16.3 metres (53 ft) |
| Intensity | 25,700 candela |
| Range | 12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc (2) WRG 8s. |
History
editIt was first lit in 1870 and automated in 1985. The lighthouse is owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration, and is run as tourist cabin by Ytre Nordfjord Turlag.[1][2]
The 10-metre (33 ft) tall square wood tower is painted white with a red top. There is a 1+1⁄2-story wood keeper's house located nearby. The light can be seen for up to 12.8 nautical miles (23.7 km; 14.7 mi) and it emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The keeper's house is available for overnight accommodations, but the tower is closed to the public.[3][4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Skongenes fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ "Skongenes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ Kystverket (2012). Norske Fyrliste 2012 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245013542. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2013.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Sunnfjord (Florø Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
External links
edit- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
- Picture of Skongenes Lighthouse
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