Skongenes Lighthouse
Coastal lighthouse in Kinn, Norway
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Skongenes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Skongenes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island of Vågsøy.
Skongenes Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Kinn Municipality Vestland county Norway |
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| Coordinates | 62°01′57″N 5°07′25″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1870  |
| Construction | wooden tower |
| Automated | 1985 |
| Height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Intensity | 25,700 candela |
| Range | 12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc(2) WRG 8s |
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History
It was first lit in 1870 and automated in 1985. The lighthouse is owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration, and is run as tourist cabin by Ytre Nordfjord Turlag.[1][2]
The 10-metre (33 ft) tall square wood tower is painted white with a red top. There is a 1+1⁄2-story wood keeper's house located nearby. The light can be seen for up to 12.8 nautical miles (23.7 km; 14.7 mi) and it emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The keeper's house is available for overnight accommodations, but the tower is closed to the public.[3][4]
