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Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Nordland, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 66°26′N 11°58′E / 66.43°N 11.97°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1877 |
| Foundation | granite |
| Construction | cast iron |
| Automated | 1974 |
| Height | 21.1 metres (69 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower |
| Markings | red tower |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 36.8 metres (121 ft) |
| Intensity | 88,000 candela |
| Range | 12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi) |
| Characteristic |
 Fl W 15s
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| Norway no. | 660000 |
Træna Lighthouse ( Norwegian: Træna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Træna Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the island of Sørholmen in the Trænfjorden, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the main island of Husøya and about 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of the island village of Lovund in Lurøy Municipality. [1] [2]
The lighthouse was built in 1877 and automated in 1974. It has a granite foundation with an 18-metre (59 ft) tall red cast iron tower. The light sits at an elevation of 36.8 metres (121 ft) above sea level. The 88,000- candela light can be seen for about 12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi). The light emits one white flash every 15 seconds. [3] [4]
See also
References
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Træna fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Træna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ (2018-09-22). "Lighthouses of Norway: Northern Helgeland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
- Picture of Træna Lighthouse
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View of the lighthouse | |
|
Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Nordland, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 66°26′N 11°58′E / 66.43°N 11.97°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1877 |
| Foundation | granite |
| Construction | cast iron |
| Automated | 1974 |
| Height | 21.1 metres (69 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower |
| Markings | red tower |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 36.8 metres (121 ft) |
| Intensity | 88,000 candela |
| Range | 12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi) |
| Characteristic |
Fl W 15s
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| Norway no. | 660000 |
Træna Lighthouse ( Norwegian: Træna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Træna Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the island of Sørholmen in the Trænfjorden, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the main island of Husøya and about 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of the island village of Lovund in Lurøy Municipality. [1] [2]
The lighthouse was built in 1877 and automated in 1974. It has a granite foundation with an 18-metre (59 ft) tall red cast iron tower. The light sits at an elevation of 36.8 metres (121 ft) above sea level. The 88,000- candela light can be seen for about 12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi). The light emits one white flash every 15 seconds. [3] [4]
See also
References
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Træna fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Træna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ (2018-09-22). "Lighthouses of Norway: Northern Helgeland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
- Picture of Træna Lighthouse
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| This Norwegian lighthouse-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |