Kaura Lighthouse
Kaura Lighthouse (Norwegian: Kaura fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Åfjord in Trøndelag county, Norway. The 22-metre (72 ft) tall tower is located on the small island of Kaura in the mouth of the Brandsfjorden about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the village of Bessaker and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of the village of Roan. The lighthouse was built in 1931 and automated in 1959.[1]
 View of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Trøndelag, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 64°13′49″N 10°07′59″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1931 |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Cast iron |
| Automated | 1959 |
| Height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings | Red with one white band and white basement |
| Heritage | cultural property  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Intensity | 4,050 candela |
| Range | Red: 8.4 nmi (15.6 km; 9.7 mi) Green: 7.9 nmi (14.6 km; 9.1 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) WRG 10s |
| Norway no. | 485800 |
The red, cylindrical, cast iron tower has one white stripe around it and a white, stone foundation. The light sits at the top, at an elevation of 30 metres (98 ft) above sea level. The 4,050-candela light emits two flashes every 10 seconds, flashing white, red, or green depending on direction. It can be seen for 10.8 nautical miles (20.0 km; 12.4 mi). There is a concrete boathouse on the shore of the small island that is connected to the lighthouse by a 40-metre (130 ft) long concrete bridge.[2][3]
References
- Wisting, Tor, ed. (2009-02-14). "Kaura fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-03-08.
- Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Trondheim Area". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-03-08.
- Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
- Picture of Kaura Lighthouse Archived 2016-03-07 at the Wayback Machine
