Sklinna Lighthouse
Sklinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Sklinna fyr) is a lighthouse in the municipality of Leka in Trøndelag county, Norway. Sklinna Lighthouse is located on the island of Heimøya in the Sklinna island group about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of the island of Leka and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the island of Ytter-Vikna in Vikna municipality. The lighthouse is one of the northernmost points in Trøndelag county.
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| Location | Trøndelag, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 65°12′07.2″N 10°59′44″E |
| Year first constructed | 1910 |
| Automated | 2004 |
| Construction | Cast iron |
| Tower shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings / pattern | Red |
| Tower height | 14.3 metres (47 ft) |
| Focal height | 45 metres (148 ft) |
| Current lens | 2nd order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 18.6 nmi (34.4 km; 21.4 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6S |
| Admiralty number | L1936 |
| NGA number | 9128 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-207 |
| Norway number | 560000 |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway  |
The round, red, cast iron tower stands 14.3 metres (47 ft) tall on a hill on the island. The light sits on top of the tower at an elevation of 45 metres (148 ft) and it emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction), occulting once every six seconds. The light can be seen for about 18.6 nautical miles (34.4 km; 21.4 mi).[1][2][3]
References
- Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24.
- Store norske leksikon. "Sklinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- Rowlett, Russ (2011-07-19). "Lighthouses of Norway: Nord-Trøndelag". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
