Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse

Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse
Location Steigen, Nordland, Norway
Coordinates 67°46′04″N 14°24′04″E / 67.76778°N 14.40111°ECoordinates: 67°46′04″N 14°24′04″E / 67.76778°N 14.40111°E
Year first constructed 1922
Automated 1979
Markings / pattern Red with white stripe
Height 34.2 metres (112 ft)
Focal height 42.3 metres (139 ft)
Intensity 139,100 candela
Range 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic Oc WRG 8s
Admiralty number L2626
NGA number 10920
ARLHS number NOR-169
Norway number 711000

Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Måløy–Skarholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Steigen in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the upper Vestfjorden, the broad sound between the mainland and the Lofoten Islands. It is located on the tiny islet of Måløyvær, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) straight west of the village of Leinesfjorden. It was first established in 1922 and was automated in 1979. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.[1]

The light burns from year-round except between 2 May and 4 August each year when it is unnecessary due to the midnight sun. The light is white, red, or green depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The 34-metre (112 ft) tall round cast iron tower is centered on a 2-story concrete block keeper's house. The tower is painted red with one white horizontal band and the keeper's house is painted white. The house has dwelling units for three keepers and was in use until the lighthouse was automated in 1979.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2011 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245010398.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Måløy–Skarholmen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Måløy – Skarholmen fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  4. ↑ Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Bodø and Narvik Areas". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2012-04-25.