Gjeslingene Lighthouse
Gjeslingene Lighthouse (Norwegian: Gjeslingene fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Nærøysund in Trøndelag, Norway.[1]
Gjeslingene Lighthouse ca. 1900 – 1910
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| Location | Trøndelag, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E |
| Year first constructed | 1877 |
| Automated | 1987 |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Cast iron |
| Tower shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings / pattern | White with red top |
| Tower height | 24.3 metres (80 ft) |
| Focal height | 23.3 metres (76 ft) |
| Range | 14.7 nmi (27.2 km; 16.9 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
| Racon | G |
| Admiralty number | L1846 |
| NGA number | 8876 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-018 |
| Norway number | 530000 |
It was established in 1877, was reinforced in 1961 and automated in 1987.[2]
Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the island group Sør-Gjæslingan øya on the north side of the Foldafjord. The white building consists of a 24.3-metre (80 ft) high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi). The lighthouse also emits a "G" Racon signal.[3][4][5] [6]
References
- "Gjeslingan fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Gjeslingene fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- Knut A Rosvold. "Gjæslingan". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- Knut A Rosvold. "Sør-Gjæslingan". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- Knut A Rosvold. "Folda – Foldfjorden". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24.
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