Sklinna Lighthouse

Sklinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Sklinna fyr) is a lighthouse in the municipality of Leka in Trøndelag county, Norway. Sklinna Lighthouse is located on the island of Heimøya in the Sklinna island group about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of the island of Leka and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the island of Ytter-Vikna in Vikna municipality. The lighthouse is one of the northernmost points in Trøndelag county.

Sklinna Lighthouse
Sklinna fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
LocationTrøndelag, Norway
Coordinates65°12′07.2″N 10°59′44″E
Year first constructed1910
Automated2004
ConstructionCast iron
Tower shapeCylindrical tower
Markings / patternRed
Tower height14.3 metres (47 ft)
Focal height45 metres (148 ft)
Current lens2nd order Fresnel lens
Range18.6 nmi (34.4 km; 21.4 mi)
CharacteristicOc WRG 6S
Admiralty numberL1936
NGA number9128
ARLHS numberNOR-207
Norway number560000
Heritageheritage site in Norway 

The round, red, cast iron tower stands 14.3 metres (47 ft) tall on a hill on the island. The light sits on top of the tower at an elevation of 45 metres (148 ft) and it emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction), occulting once every six seconds. The light can be seen for about 18.6 nautical miles (34.4 km; 21.4 mi).[1][2][3]

See also

References

  1. Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24.
  2. Store norske leksikon. "Sklinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-10.
  3. Rowlett, Russ (2011-07-19). "Lighthouses of Norway: Nord-Trøndelag". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 2018-05-05.


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