Langøytangen Lighthouse

Langøytangen Lighthouse
Location in Telemark
Langøytangen Lighthouse (Norway)
Location Bamble
Telemark
Norway
Coordinates 58°59′30″N 9°45′26″E / 58.991701°N 9.757232°E / 58.991701; 9.757232Coordinates: 58°59′30″N 9°45′26″E / 58.991701°N 9.757232°E / 58.991701; 9.757232
Year first constructed 1839 (first)
Year first lit 1876 (current)
Automated 1990
Foundation granite
Construction masonry
Tower shape square tower attached to dwelling
Markings / pattern white tower, red lantern
Height 14.5 metres (48 ft)
Focal height 18.5 metres (61 ft)
Range 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi)
Characteristic Oc WRG 6s.
Admiralty number B2598
NGA number 0852
ARLHS number NOR-152
Norway number NF-0442

Langøytangen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Langøytangen fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.

See also

References

    • Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Larvik Area". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
    • Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge. 1–3. Oslo: Gyldendal. ISBN 978-82-05-35265-0.
    • Norwegian Lighthouse Association
    • Wisting, Tor. "Langøytangen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-09-19.


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