Bøkfjord Lighthouse
Bøkfjord Lighthouse (Norwegian: Bøkfjord fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located at the mouth of Bøkfjorden in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Kirkenes in Sør-Varanger Municipality, about 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of the border with Russia.
 Bøkfjord Lighthouse | |
Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Sør-Varanger Troms og Finnmark Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 69°52′38″N 30°10′36″E |
| Year first constructed | 1910 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1948 (current) |
| Automated | 2006 |
| Construction | concrete |
| Tower shape | lantern on end of house |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, red lantern |
| Tower height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Focal height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
| Intensity | 513,000 candela |
| Range | 16.2 nmi (30.0 km; 18.6 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 15s. |
| Racon | B |
| Admiralty number | L4276 |
| NGA number | 14828 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-064 |
| Norway number | NF-9825[1] |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway  |
History
The lighthouse was established in 1910, and re-built in 1947–1948, having been destroyed during World War II. The lighthouse was listed as a protected site in 1998 and it was automated in 2006.[2][3]
The 10-metre (33 ft) tall white, square, concrete tower has a red, metal, cylindrical light room on top. The light emits two white flashes every 15 seconds. The 513,000 candela light can be seen for up to 16.2 nmi (30.0 km; 18.6 mi). The light is emitted at an altitude of 33 metres (108 ft) above sea level. The site is only accessible by boat, and it is closed to the public.[2][1]
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Vadsø Area". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Bøkfjord fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- Kystverket (2012). Norske Fyrliste 2012 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245013542. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-04.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)