Marstein Lighthouse

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Store Marstein and the Lighthouse on a calm summer day in 2008
Marstein Lighthouse and Keeper's House

Marstein Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in the municipality of Austevoll, Norway. It is located on a small island on the south side of the entrance to the Korsfjord and therefore assists ships going to both Bergen and the Hardangerfjord.[1]

The Marstein lighthouse consists of a 17 m (56 ft) square masonry tower with a single storey building attached.[1] The original octagon shaped lighthouse on the site was built in 1877.[2]

Marstein Lighthouse

During World War II the island and lighthouse were occupied by German forces. Allied aircraft bombed the lighthouse on two occasions, July 25 and August 1, 1940, and caused considerable damage. The lighthouse was restored during 1949 and 1950 with a square tower, a new keeper's house and a surrounding, protective, bulkhead being erected.[2]

The lighthouse was automated in 2002. In January 2005, a severe storm breached the bulkhead wall and destroyed the keeper's house. After the keeper's house was repaired its ownership transferred to the local Austevoll Kommune. A hotel now operates the facility as a dependency.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Russ Rowlett (Ed.) (June 19, 2006, revised April 23, 2012). "Lighthouses of Norway: Leirvik Area (Southern Hordaland)". Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 2012-12-06. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ane F. Aaroe (June 2005). "The Marstein Lighthouse - at the edge of the world.". Lighthouse Digest. Retrieved 2012-12-06. 

Coordinates: 60°07′48″N 5°00′38″E / 60.1301°N 5.01045°E / 60.1301; 5.01045

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