Fugløykalven Lighthouse
Fugløykalven Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fugløykalven fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Karlsøy Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the small island Fugløykalven northwest of the island Nord-Fugløya. This was considered one of the most isolated and difficult assignments of all Norwegian light stations.
 View of the lighthouse | |
Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Karlsøy Municipality, Troms og Finnmark, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 70°19′00″N 20°09′12″E |
| Year first constructed | 1916 |
| Year first lit | 1920 |
| Automated | 1987 |
| Foundation | stone basement |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Tower shape | massive octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | White with red lantern |
| Tower height | 8.5 metres (28 ft) |
| Focal height | 41 metres (135 ft) |
| Current lens | 2nd order Fresnel lens |
| Intensity | 38,400 candela |
| Range | 16 nmi (30 km; 18 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc (2) WRG 8s. |
| Admiralty number | L3692 |
| NGA number | 13520 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-091 |
| Norway number | NF-9000 |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway  |
History
It was established in 1920 and automated in 2003. The lighthouse is listed as a protected site.[1][2]
Fugløykalven Lighthouse is an octagonal cylindrical stone tower bearing a large lantern and gallery. The original 2nd order Fresnel lens remains in use; it displays 19 colored sectors, the largest number of any Norwegian light. The lighthouse is painted white and the lantern on top is red. The lighthouse shines white, red, or green light depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds.[3][4]
References
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Fugløykalven fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- "Fugløykalven fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Lofoten". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- 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)
- Picture of Fugløykalven Lighthouse
