Flatholmen Lighthouse

Fladholmen Lighthouse or Flatholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fladholmen/Flatholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Sola municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small, flat islet located just west of the village of Tananger. The lighthouse was established in 1862, rebuilt in 1952, and replaced with an electric lamp in 1984.[2]

Fladholmen Lighthouse
Flatholmen Lighthouse
Flatholmen island, the Lighthouse is located at the right side
LocationRogaland, Norway
Coordinates58°55′21″N 05°33′18″E
Year first constructed1957
Year first lit1862
Automated1984
ConstructionConcrete tower
Tower shapeCylindrical tower
Markings / patternWhite with red top
Tower height8.2 metres (27 ft)
Focal height17.5 metres (57 ft)
Intensity35,100 Candela
Range12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)
CharacteristicOc 6s
Admiralty numberB3236
NGA number2084
ARLHS numberNOR-083
Norway number100500
Managing agentSola Kommune[1]

The 8.2-metre (27 ft) tall, concrete lighthouse is white with a red top. The light sits at an elevation of 17.5 metres (57 ft) above sea level. The occulting light is on for 3 seconds, then off for 3 seconds. The light is white, red or green depending on the direction. The 35,100-candela light can be seen for up to 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi). The station includes at least two 1-1/2 story keeper's houses and several other buildings.[1][3]

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Central Rogaland (Stavanger Area)". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-05-21.
  2. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Flatholmen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  3. Kystverket (2014). Norske Fyrliste 2014 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2016-05-22.


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