Langøytangen Lighthouse
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.
 | |
 | |
| Location | Bamble Vestfold og Telemark Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 58.991701°N 9.757232°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1839 (first) |
| Foundation | granite |
| Construction | masonry |
| Automated | 1990 |
| Height | 14.5 metres (48 ft) |
| Shape | square tower attached to dwelling |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1876 (current) |
| Focal height | 18.5 metres (61 ft) |
| Range | 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
| Norway no. | NF-0442 |
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: West Oslofjord". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge. Vol. 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
Media related to Langøytangen fyr at Wikimedia Commons- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.