Tvistein Lighthouse

Tvistein Lighthouse (Norwegian: Tvistein fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It was first lit in 1908, and was automated in 1988.[2][3]

Tvistein Lighthouse
Tvistein fyr
Tvistein Lighthouse
Location in Vestfold
Tvistein Lighthouse (Norway)
LocationLarvik
Vestfold og Telemark
Norway
Coordinates58°56′17″N 9°56′11″E
Year first constructed1908
Automated1988
Constructionmasonry tower
Tower shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern attached to keeper's house
Markings / patternwhite tower, red lantern
Tower height12 metres (39 ft)
Focal height17 metres (56 ft)
Intensity26,100 cd
Range13.2 nmi (24.4 km; 15.2 mi)
CharacteristicFl WRG 5s.
Admiralty numberB2592
NGA number0844
ARLHS numberNOR-294
Norway numberNF-0435[1]

See also

References

  1. Tvistein Lighthouse The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 9, 2016
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Tvistein fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. "Tvistein fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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