Skomvær Lighthouse

Skomvær Lighthouse

Skomvær Lighthouse
Location Røst, Nordland, Norway
Coordinates 67°24′39″N 11°52′29″E / 67.41083°N 11.87472°ECoordinates: 67°24′39″N 11°52′29″E / 67.41083°N 11.87472°E
Year first constructed 1887
Automated 1978
Deactivated 1988
Height 31.7 metres (104 ft)
Focal height 47 metres (154 ft)
Intensity 2,007,300 candela
Range 18.9 nmi (35.0 km; 21.7 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 30s

Skomvær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Skomvær fyr) is a former coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Røst in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the island of Skomvær, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of the main island of Røstlandet. The lighthouse has a red tower that stands 31.7 metres (104 ft) tall and the light can be seen for up to 18.9 nautical miles (35.0 km; 21.7 mi). The lighthouse was first built in 1887, automated in 1978, and closed in 1988. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.[1][2][3]

The steel-hulled barque Skomvær takes her name from the lighthouse.

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References

  1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Skomvær fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. "Skomvær fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2011 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8.