Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Torbjørnskjær fyr, Urban East Norwegian: [ˈtʊ̂rbjøːɳʂæːr ˈfyːr]) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway.[1] It marks the east side of the entrance to the Oslofjord, with Færder marking the west. The light is powered by solar power. Landing conditions are very difficult, and nowadays service calls are made via helicopter. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.
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| Location | Hvaler, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 59°00′N 10°47′E / 59°N 10.78°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1872  |
| Construction | granite |
| Automated | 1990 |
| Height | 17.9 m (59 ft) |
| Shape | square |
| Markings | unpainted (house), red (lantern) |
| Power source | solar energy |
| Heritage | cultural property |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 25.7 m (84 ft) |
| Lens | third order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Østfold (Fredrikstad Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
- Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge. Vol. 1–3. Oslo: Gyldendal. ISBN 978-82-05-35265-0.
External links
edit- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
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