Grinna Lighthouse

Grinna Lighthouse
Grinna fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
Location Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates 64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E / 64.754389°N 10.975028°E / 64.754389; 10.975028Coordinates: 64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E / 64.754389°N 10.975028°E / 64.754389; 10.975028
Year first constructed 1904
Year first lit 1987
Automated 1987 Edit this on Wikidata
Foundation Stone
Construction Cast iron tower
Tower shape Cylindrical tower
Markings / pattern Red
Height 19 metres (62 ft)
Focal height 23 metres (75 ft)
Light source solar power
Range 12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)
Characteristic Oc WRG 6s
Admiralty number L1842
NGA number 8872
ARLHS number NOR-099
Norway number 529500

Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Vikna in Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.[1] Grinna lighthouse stands on the islet of Grinna in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The 19-metre (62 ft) high red tower emits a light every six seconds. The white occulting light flashes every six seconds, and it can be seen for about 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi).[2][3]

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References

  1. ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  2. ↑ "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  3. ↑ 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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