Skomvær Lighthouse
 Skomvær Lighthouse | |
  Nordland | |
| 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 |
| Foundation | cylindrical basement |
| Construction | cast iron |
| Tower shape | conical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | basement white painted and red tower |
| 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 |
| Admiralty number | L3028 |
| NGA number | 11908 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-208 |
| Norway number | NF-7718 |
| Managing agent | Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening |
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.
See also
References
- ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Skomvær fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "Skomvær fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2011 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
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