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]

Grinna Lighthouse
Grinna fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
LocationTrøndelag, Norway
Coordinates64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E
Tower
Constructed1904
FoundationStone
ConstructionCast iron tower
Automated1987 Edit this on Wikidata
Height19 metres (62 ft)
ShapeCylindrical tower
MarkingsRed
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1987
Focal height23 metres (75 ft)
Range12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)
CharacteristicOc WRG 6s
Norway no.529500

See also

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  2. "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  3. 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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