Hendanes Lighthouse

Hendanes Lighthouse
View of the Hendanes Lighthouse
Map
LocationKinn Municipality
Vestland
Norway
Coordinates61°57′53.1″N 05°02′04.6″E / 61.964750°N 5.034611°E / 61.964750; 5.034611
Tower
Constructed1914
Constructionwooden tower
Automated1952
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, red top
Light
Focal height48.5 metres (159 ft)
Range12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi)
CharacteristicOc (2) WRG 8s.

Hendanes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Hendanes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western shore of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the village of Vågsvåg.

History

It was first lit in 1914 and it was replaced by an automated light in 1952.[1][2] A radio beacon was active from 1963 to 1992.[3]

The octagonal wood tower and adjacent lighthouse keeper's home are built into the side of a mountain. The tower is painted white and the lantern is red. The light sits at an elevation of 48.5 metres (159 ft) above sea level. The light emits a white, red or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 12.8 nautical miles (23.7 km; 14.7 mi).[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Hendanes fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Hendanes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  3. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Hendanes radiofyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  4. ^ Kystverket (2012). Norske Fyrliste 2012 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245013542. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2013.
  5. ^ Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Sunnfjord (Florø Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 20 September 2013.


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