Rønne Lighthouse

Rønne Lighthouse (Danish: Rønne Bagfyr) is located close to the waterfront in Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm.[2]

Rønne Lighthouse
Rønne Bagfyr

Rønne Lighthouse
Rønne Lighthouse Rønne Bagfyr Denmark
Location	Rønne, Denmark
Coordinates	55.099510°N 14.696037°E / 55.099510; 14.696037
Year first constructed	1846 (first)
Year first lit	1880 (second)
Deactivated	1989
Construction	cast iron tower (second)
Tower shape	tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern (second)
Markings / pattern	white tower, green lantern dome (second)
Tower height	18 metres (59 ft) (second)
Admiralty number	C2482
NGA number	5716.51
ARLHS number	DEN-144[1]

History and description

The lighthouse was built by the Bornholm firm H. Wichmann & Co. in 1880, replacing the simple light which had stood on the site. It was brought into service on 27 September 1880, initially with a green light which was soon changed to red. The structure consists of a tapered, white-painted octagonal tower in cast iron with a lantern and gallery. The lantern dome is painted green. The lighthouse was restored and repainted in 2000. It stands between houses slightly back from the harbour waterfront.[2][3] The overall height is 18 metres (59 ft), the cast-iron tower having a height of 12 metres (39 ft). The lighthouse was taken out of commission in 1989.[4]

See also

• List of lighthouses and lightvessels in Denmark

References

1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Denmark: Bornholm". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
2. "Lighthouses of Denmark: Bornholm". Retrieved 30 October 2012.
3. "Rønne Havn Bagfyr", Danske fyrtårne. (in Danish) Retrieved 30 October 2012.
4. "Leuchttürm 'Roenne Bagfyr' auf Bornholm, Dänemark". (in German) Retrieved 30 October 2012.