Langøytangen Lighthouse
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Location |
Bamble Telemark Norway |
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Coordinates | 58°59′30″N 9°45′26″E / 58.991701°N 9.757232°ECoordinates: 58°59′30″N 9°45′26″E / 58.991701°N 9.757232°E |
Year first constructed | 1839 (first) |
Year first lit | 1876 (current) |
Automated | 1990 |
Foundation | granite |
Construction | masonry |
Tower shape | square tower attached to dwelling |
Markings / pattern | white tower, red lantern |
Height | 14.5 metres (48 ft) |
Focal height | 18.5 metres (61 ft) |
Range | 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) |
Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
Admiralty number | B2598 |
NGA number | 0852 |
ARLHS number | NOR-152 |
Norway number | NF-0442 |
Langøytangen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Langøytangen fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Larvik Area". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge. 1–3. Oslo: Gyldendal. ISBN 978-82-05-35265-0.
- Norwegian Lighthouse Association
- Wisting, Tor. "Langøytangen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-09-19.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (Norwegian)
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