Gjeslingene Lighthouse

Gjeslingene Lighthouse
View of the lighthouse
Location Vikna, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates
Year first lit 1877
Automated 1987
Foundation Stone
Construction Iron
Markings / pattern White with red tower
Height 24.3 metres (80 ft)
Focal height 23.3 metres (76 ft)
Range 14.7 nmi (27.2 km; 16.9 mi)
Characteristic Fl W 10s
Racon G

Gjeslingene Lighthouse (Norwegian: Gjeslingene fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Vikna in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1877 and automated in 1987.[1]

Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The white building consists of a 24.3-metre (80 ft) high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi). The lighthouse also emits a "G" Racon signal.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed. "Gjeslingene fyr" (in Norwegian). Store norske leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://snl.no/Gjeslingene_fyr. Retrieved 30 September 2011. 
  2. ^ "Gjeslingan fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. http://www.fyr.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=475:gjeslingan-fyrstasjon&catid=111:nord-trondelag&Itemid=586. Retrieved 2011-10-04. 
  3. ^ Kystverket (2008) (in Norwegian) (PDF). Norske Fyrliste 2008. ISBN 9788245006285. http://www.kystverket.no/arch/_img/9719183.pdf.