Gjæslingan Lighthouse
Coastal lighthouse in Nærøysund, Norway
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Gjæslingan Lighthouse (Norwegian: Gjæslingan fyr[1]) is a coastal lighthouse in Nærøysund Municipality in Trøndelag, Norway.[2]
 View of the lighthouse | |
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| Location | Trøndelag, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1877 |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Construction | Cast iron |
| Automated | 1987 |
| Height | 24.3 metres (80 ft) |
| Shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings | White with red top |
| Racon | G |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 23.3 metres (76 ft) |
| Range | 14.7 nmi (27.2 km; 16.9 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
| Norway no. | 530000 |
It was established in 1877, was reinforced in 1961 and automated in 1987.[3]
Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the Haraldsøykråka islet which is part of the Sør-Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The white building consists of a 24.3-metre (80 ft) high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi). The lighthouse also emits a "G" Racon signal.[4][5][6] [7]
