Dyrhólaey lighthouse
 Dyrhólaey lighthouse (Dyrhólaeyjarviti) | |
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| Location | Vík í Mýrdal |
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| Coordinates | 63°24′08″N 19°07′50″W / 63.40222°N 19.13056°WCoordinates: 63°24′08″N 19°07′50″W / 63.40222°N 19.13056°W |
| Year first constructed | 1927 |
| Construction | Concrete |
| Tower shape | Square tower with integral keeper's quarters |
| Markings / pattern | White tower, red lantern |
| Height | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Focal height | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
| Admiralty number | L4780 |
| NGA number | 18040 |
| ARLHS number | ICE-034-, VIT-267 |
The Dyrhólaey lighthouse (Icelandic: Dyrhólaeyjarviti) is located on the central south coast of Iceland.[1]
Description
The Dyrhólaey lighthouse consists of a square concrete tower, painted white with red trim. Integral keepers quarters are placed on the left and right sides of the tower.[1] A red metal lantern house is placed on top of the tower.[1] The focal plane of the light is 118 m (387 ft).[1] The overall height of the tower is 13 m (43 ft). The site (but not the tower) is open to visitors.[1]
History
The light station at Dyrhólaey was established in 1910.[1] The first lighthouse was a skeletal steel tower prefabricated in Sweden.[1] The present lighthouse was built in 1927.[1]
Chacteristic
The light flashes white every 10 seconds.[1]
See also
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