Struten Lighthouse
Struten Lighthouse (Norwegian: Struten fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Fredrikstad in Viken, Norway. The lighthouse is located on an islet in the outer Oslofjord, south of the island Hankø. It was established in 1907, and automated in 1985.[2][3]
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| Location | Struten, Fredrikstad, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 59°07′N 10°44′E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1907  |
| Construction | lumber (tower) |
| Height | 12.5 m (41 ft) |
| Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white (tower), red (lantern), red (balcony) |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 1985 |
| Active light | |
| Constructed | 1985 |
| Construction | concrete (tower) |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and small lantern[1] |
| Markings | white tower with a black band, red lantern roof |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Struten Fyr |
| Focal height | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Intensity | 27,900 candela |
| Range | 14.2 nmi (26.3 km; 16.3 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s, Oc WRG 6s |
| Norway no. | NF-0139 |
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Østfold (Fredrikstad Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Struten fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- "Struten fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
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