Homlungen Lighthouse

Homlungen Lighthouse

Homlungen Lighthouse
Location Hvaler, Norway
Coordinates 59°00′58″N 11°01′28″E / 59.016085°N 11.024394°ECoordinates: 59°00′58″N 11°01′28″E / 59.016085°N 11.024394°E
Year first constructed 1867
Year first lit 1867
Automated 1952
Foundation Granite
Construction Wood
Tower shape Rectangular
Height 12m
Focal height 13.5m
Current lensFresnel lens
Range 12 nm
Characteristic occulting once every 6 s
Admiralty number B2222
NGA number 0116
ARLHS number NOR-125

Homlungen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Homlungen fyr) is a fully automated leading lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.

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