Tvistein Lighthouse

Tvistein Lighthouse (Norwegian: Tvistein fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Larvik in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway.[1] It was first lit in 1908, and was automated in 1988.[2][3]

Tvistein Lighthouse
Tvistein fyr
LocationLarvik, Norway
Coordinates58°56′18″N 9°56′11″E
Tower
Constructed1908 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionmasonry Edit this on Wikidata
Automated1988 Edit this on Wikidata
Height12 m (39 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Shapesquare Edit this on Wikidata
Markingswhite (tower), red (lantern) Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height17 m (56 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Intensity26,100 candela Edit this on Wikidata
Range13.2 nmi (24.4 km; 15.2 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl WRG 5s Edit this on Wikidata

See also

References
  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: West Oslofjord". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  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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