Myken Lighthouse

Myken Lighthouse

View of the lighthouse
Location Rødøy, Nordland, Norway
Coordinates 66°45′52″N 12°28′37″E / 66.76444°N 12.47694°ECoordinates: 66°45′52″N 12°28′37″E / 66.76444°N 12.47694°E
Year first lit 1918
Automated 1975
Construction Wood
Height 12.5 metres (41 ft)
Focal height 40.3 metres (132 ft)
Intensity 30,200 candela
Range 16.8 nmi (31.1 km; 19.3 mi)
Characteristic Oc WRG 6S

Myken Lighthouse (Norwegian: Myken fyr) is a coastal lighthouse on the small island of Jutøya in the Myken island ground in the municipality of Rødøy in Nordland county, Norway. It was established in 1918 and was automated in 1975. The 30,200 candela light sits on top of a 12.5-metre (41 ft) tall tower. The occulting light can be seen for up to 16.8 nautical miles (31.1 km; 19.3 mi). The light burns continuously from 1 August until 5 May each year. The light is not on during May through July due to the midnight sun.[1][2][3]

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References

  1. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Myken fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  2. Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2011 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8.
  3. Norske Fyrhistorisk Forening. "Myken fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-02-01.