Æðarstein lighthouse
 Æðarstein lighthouse (Æðarsteinsviti) | |
  Iceland | |
| Location | Djúpivogur, Iceland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 64°40′05.6″N 14°17′37.6″W / 64.668222°N 14.293778°WCoordinates: 64°40′05.6″N 14°17′37.6″W / 64.668222°N 14.293778°W |
| Year first constructed | 1922 |
| Construction | concrete |
| Tower shape | square prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | orange tower, red lantern |
| Height | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Focal height | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl WRG 5s |
| Admiralty number | L4750 |
| NGA number | 19052 |
| ARLHS number | ICE-060 |
| Iceland number | VIT-242[1] |
The Æðarstein lighthouse (Icelandic: Æðarsteinsviti) is located on the southeast coast of Iceland, on a rocky point on the west side of the port of Djúpivogur.[2]
Description
The Æðarstein lighthouse consists of a square concrete tower, painted orange.[2] A red metal lantern house is placed on top of the tower.[2] The focal plane of the light is 10 m (33 ft).[2] The overall height of the tower, including the lantern, is 10 m (33 ft).[2] The lighthouse is automated.[3] The site (but not the tower) is open to visitors.[2]
History
The Æðarstein lighthouse was built in 1922.[2] The architect and engineers were architect engineer Thorvald Krabbe and Gudmundur J. Hlíðdal.[4] Before 1966 the lighthouse was white with two horizontal stripes.[3] The light was converted to electric power in 1987.[3]
Characteristic
The light flashes every 5 seconds. The flash is white, green or red, depending on the direction of the viewer.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of East and South Iceland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Northern Iceland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- 1 2 3 Leuchturmseiten.de von Anke and Jens (accessed 10/12/13)
- ↑ Sjóminjasafn Íslands (accessed 10/12/13)