Gjeslingene Lighthouse

Gjeslingene Lighthouse

View of the lighthouse
Location Vikna, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
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]

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References

  1. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Gjeslingene fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  2. "Gjeslingan fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  3. Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5.