Kaura Lighthouse

Kaura Lighthouse
Kaura fyr
View of the lighthouse
Location Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates 64°13′49″N 10°07′59″E / 64.23028°N 10.13306°E / 64.23028; 10.13306Coordinates: 64°13′49″N 10°07′59″E / 64.23028°N 10.13306°E / 64.23028; 10.13306
Year first constructed 1931
Automated 1959
Foundation Stone
Construction Cast iron
Tower shape Cylindrical tower
Markings / pattern Red with one white band and white basement
Height 22 metres (72 ft)
Focal height 30 metres (98 ft)
Intensity 4,050 candela
Range

Red: 8.4 nmi (15.6 km; 9.7 mi)
Green: 7.9 nmi (14.6 km; 9.1 mi)

White: 10.8 nmi (20.0 km; 12.4 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) WRG 10s
Admiralty number L1682
NGA number 8432
ARLHS number NOR-135
Norway number 485800
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Kaura Lighthouse (Norwegian: Kaura fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Roan in Trøndelag county, Norway. The 22-metre (72 ft) tall tower is located on the small island of Kaura in the mouth of the Brandsfjorden about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the village of Bessaker and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of the village of Roan. The lighthouse was built in 1931 and automated in 1959.[1]

The red, cylindrical, cast iron tower has one white stripe around it and a white, stone foundation. The light sits at the top, at an elevation of 30 metres (98 ft) above sea level. The 4,050-candela light emits two flashes every 10 seconds, flashing white, red, or green depending on direction. It can be seen for 10.8 nautical miles (20.0 km; 12.4 mi). There is a concrete boathouse on the shore of the small island that is connected to the lighthouse by a 40-metre (130 ft) long concrete bridge.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wisting, Tor, ed. (2009-02-14). "Kaura fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-03-08.
  2. ↑ Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Trondheim Area". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-03-08.
  3. ↑ Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959.


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