Helnes Lighthouse
Helnes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Helnes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located on the northeastern coast of the island of Magerøya in Nordkapp Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western side of the mouth of the large Porsangerfjorden, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of the village of Kamøyvær and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of the town of Honningsvåg. The lighthouse was established in 1908, destroyed during World War II in 1944, rebuilt from 1946–1948, and automated in 2004. A radio beacon was established in 1955 and it emits a racon signal that is a Morse code letter N (– •).[1][2][3]
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Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Troms og Finnmark, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 71°03′42.2″N 26°13′21.4″E |
| Year first constructed | 1908 (first) |
| Year first lit | late 1940s (current) |
| Automated | 2004 |
| Construction | Concrete |
| Tower shape | Square tower |
| Markings / pattern | white with red top |
| Tower height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Focal height | 37.5 metres (123 ft) |
| Intensity | 1,371,000 candela |
| Range | 13.5 nmi (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 30s |
| Fog signal | None |
| Racon | N (– •) |
| Admiralty number | L4034 |
| NGA number | 14276 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-023 |
| Norway number | 946000 |
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The 10-metre (33 ft) tall white concrete tower has a light on top at an elevation of 37.5 metres (123 ft) above sea level. The 1,371,000-candela light emits two white flashes every 30 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) in all directions.[1][2][4]
References
- Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- Rowlett, Russ (2011-07-19). "Lighthouses of Norway: Hammerfest Area". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Helnes fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- "Helnes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)