Grinna Lighthouse
Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Nærøysund 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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| Location | Trøndelag, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E |
| Year first constructed | 1904 |
| Year first lit | 1987 |
| Automated | 1987  |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Cast iron tower |
| Tower shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings / pattern | Red |
| Tower 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 |
References
- Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- 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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