Fuglenes Lighthouse

Fuglenes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fuglenes fyr) was a coastal lighthouse located in the municipality of Hammerfest in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. It was established in 1859, and deactivated in 1911, when it was replaced by a light.[2][3]

Fuglenes Lighthouse
Fuglenes light beacon in 2013
Finnmark
LocationFuglenes, Hammerfest, Troms og Finnmark, Norway
Coordinates70.667160°N 23.654871°E / 70.667160; 23.654871
Year first constructed1859 (first)
Deactivated1911 
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Tower shapesquare skeletal tower with balcony al lantern
Markings / patternwhite lantern, red roof lantern
Tower height5 metres (16 ft)
Focal height5 metres (16 ft)
Range3 nautical mile 
CharacteristicOc (2) WGR 8s.
Admiralty numberL3884
NGA number13940
ARLHS numberNOR-089
Norway numberNF-9248[1]

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: North Cape Area and Svalbard". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Fuglenes". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. "Fuglenes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.


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