Fuglenes Lighthouse
Fuglenes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fuglenes fyr) was a coastal lighthouse located in the municipality of Hammerfest in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. It was established in 1859, and deactivated in 1911, when it was replaced by a light.[2][3]
 Fuglenes light beacon in 2013 | |
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| Location | Hammerfest, Troms og Finnmark, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 70.667160°N 23.654871°E |
| Year first constructed | 1859 (first) |
| Deactivated | 1911  |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Tower shape | square skeletal tower with balcony al lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white lantern, red roof lantern |
| Tower height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Focal height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Range | 3 nautical mile |
| Characteristic | Oc (2) WGR 8s. |
| Admiralty number | L3884 |
| NGA number | 13940 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-089 |
| Norway number | NF-9248[1] |
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: North Cape Area and Svalbard". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Fuglenes". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- "Fuglenes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
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