Flatøy Lighthouse
Flatøy Lighthouse (Norwegian: Flatøy fyrstasjon) is a coastal lighthouse in Steigen Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the island of Store Flatøya on the southeastern part of the Vestfjorden.
 View of the lighthouse | |
Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Nordland, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 67°55′16.0″N 14°45′58.0″E |
| Year first constructed | 1882 |
| Automated | 2006 |
| Construction | Concrete |
| Markings / pattern | White with red top |
| Tower height | 6.7 metres (22 ft) |
| Focal height | 44 metres (144 ft) |
| Range | Red: 5.9 nmi (10.9 km; 6.8 mi) Green: 5.5 nmi (10.2 km; 6.3 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl WR 5s  |
| Admiralty number | L2658 |
| NGA number | 10992 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-084 |
| Norway number | 714500 |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway |
History
The first lighthouse was built here in 1882. That building was torn down and replaced in 1966. The original lighthouse keeper's house is still standing and the 1966 tower is attached to the house. The tower is about 16 metres (52 ft) tall with an octagonal concrete tower that is white with a red roof. The new 1966 light was also automated. This lighthouse was decommissioned in 2006 when a new much smaller light tower was built about 100 metres (330 ft) north of the old lighthouse station. The new 7-metre (23 ft) tall concrete tower has a light that sits at an elevation of 44 metres (144 ft) above sea level. This light has a red or white flash (depending on direction) every five seconds.[1][2]
References
- Rowlett, Russ (2018-09-22). "Lighthouses of Norway: Narvik Area". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-11-26.