Hendanes Lighthouse

Hendanes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Hendanes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western shore of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the village of Vågsvåg.

Hendanes Lighthouse
View of the Hendanes Lighthouse
Sogn og Fjordane
LocationKinn Municipality
Vestland
Norway
Coordinates61°57′53.1″N 05°02′04.6″E
Year first constructed1914
Automated1952
Constructionwooden tower
Tower shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, red top
Tower height12 metres (39 ft)
Focal height48.5 metres (159 ft)
Range12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi)
CharacteristicOc (2) WRG 8s.
Admiralty numberL0472
NGA number5496
ARLHS numberNOR-116
Norway numberNF-2840

History

It was first lit in 1914 and it was replaced by an automated light in 1952.[1][2] A radio beacon was active from 1963 to 1992.[3]

The octagonal wood tower and adjacent lighthouse keeper's home are built into the side of a mountain. The tower is painted white and the lantern is red. The light sits at an elevation of 48.5 metres (159 ft) above sea level. The light emits a white, red or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 12.8 nautical miles (23.7 km; 14.7 mi).[4][5]

See also

References
  1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Hendanes fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  2. "Hendanes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  3. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Hendanes radiofyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  4. Kystverket (2012). Norske Fyrliste 2012 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245013542. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-21.
  5. Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Florø Area". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2013-09-20.


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