Gjeslingene Lighthouse
![]() View of the lighthouse | |
![]() ![]() Nord-Trøndelag | |
Location |
Vikna Nord-Trøndelag Norway |
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Coordinates | 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E / 64.72694°N 10.85417°ECoordinates: 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E / 64.72694°N 10.85417°E |
Year first constructed | 1877 |
Automated | 1987 |
Foundation | stone basement |
Construction | cast iron tower |
Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from a four-story building |
Markings / pattern | white building, red tower and lantern |
Height | 24.3 metres (80 ft) |
Focal height | 23.3 metres (76 ft) |
Range | 14.7 nmi (27.2 km; 16.9 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
Racon | G |
Admiralty number | L1846 |
NGA number | 8876 |
ARLHS number | NOR-018 |
Norway number | NF-5300[1] |
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Gjeslingene Lighthouse ca. 1900 – 1910
Gjeslingene Lighthouse (Norwegian: Gjeslingene fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Vikna in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway.[2]
It was established in 1877, was reinforced in 1961 and automated in 1987.[3]
Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the island group Sør-Gjæslingan øya on the north side of the Foldafjord. The white building consists of a 24.3-metre (80 ft) high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi). The lighthouse also emits a "G" Racon signal.[4][5][6] [7]
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Nord-Trøndelag". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Gjeslingan fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Gjeslingene fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ↑ Knut A Rosvold. "Gjæslingan". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ↑ Knut A Rosvold. "Sør-Gjæslingan". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ↑ Knut A Rosvold. "Folda – Foldfjorden". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ↑ Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (Norwegian)
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