Bremstein Lighthouse

Bremstein Lighthouse
Location Nordland, Norway
Coordinates 65°35′47″N 11°17′11″E / 65.59639°N 11.28639°ECoordinates: 65°35′47″N 11°17′11″E / 65.59639°N 11.28639°E
Year first constructed 1925
Automated 1980
Markings / pattern Red tower with white stripe
Height 27 metres (89 ft)
Focal height 41.5 metres (136 ft)
Intensity 3,370,000 candela
Range 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic Fl (3) W 40s

Bremstein Lighthouse (Norwegian: Bremstein fyr) is a lighthouse in the municipality of Vega in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the island of Geiterøya, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of the main island of Vega. The 27-metre (89 ft) tall red tower has a white stripe around it. The light can be seen for about 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi). There is also a secondary light about halfway up the lighthouse tower. The lighthouse was automated in 1980.[1][2]

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References

  1. Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2010 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8.
  2. Store norske leksikon. "Bremstein fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-11-10.