Tyrhaug Lighthouse
Tyrhaug Lighthouse (Norwegian: Tyrhaug fyr; historical: Kyrhaug) is a coastal lighthouse located in Smøla Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It sits in the Edøyfjorden on the islet of Ringholmen, east of the island of Edøya, off the southeast coast of the main island of Smøla. The lighthouse is only accessible by boat.[1]
 Tyrhaug Lighthouse | |
| Location | Møre og Romsdal Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 63°18′37.5″N 08°13′36.4″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1833 |
| Automated | 1967 |
| Height | 14.2 metres (47 ft) |
| Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern attached to keeper's house |
| Markings | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 17.8 metres (58 ft) |
| Intensity | 20,700 candela |
| Range | 13.4 nmi (24.8 km; 15.4 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc (2) WRG |
History
The lighthouse was established in 1833 and automated in 1967. The 14-metre (46 ft) tall, square, white tower is painted white with a red top. The light emits white, red or green light (depending on direction), occulting twice during each period. The 20,700-candela light can be seen for up to 13.4 nautical miles (24.8 km; 15.4 mi).[2][3][4]
References
- "Tyrhaug fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Tyrhaug fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Romsdal (Molde Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
- Kystverket (2012). Norske Fyrliste 2012 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245013542. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-04.
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