Grinna Lighthouse

Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Nærøysund in Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.[1] Grinna lighthouse stands on the islet of Grinna in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The 19-metre (62 ft) high red tower emits a light every six seconds. The white occulting light flashes every six seconds, and it can be seen for about 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi).[2][3]

Grinna Lighthouse
Grinna fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
LocationTrøndelag, Norway
Coordinates64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E
Tower
Constructed1904
FoundationStone
ConstructionCast iron tower
Automated1987 
Height19 metres (62 ft)
ShapeCylindrical tower
MarkingsRed
Power sourcesolar power 
Light
First lit1987
Focal height23 metres (75 ft)
Range12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)
CharacteristicOc WRG 6s
Norway no.529500

See also

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  2. "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  3. Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24.


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