Gjeslingene Lighthouse
 View of the lighthouse | |
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| Location | Vikna, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E / 64.72694°N 10.85417°ECoordinates: 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E / 64.72694°N 10.85417°E |
| 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
- ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Gjeslingene fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ↑ "Gjeslingan fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ↑ Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5.