Træna Lighthouse

Træna Lighthouse
Træna fyrstasjon

View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
Location	Nordland, Norway
Coordinates	66°26′N 11°58′E
Tower
Constructed	1877
Foundation	granite
Construction	cast iron
Automated	1974
Height	21.1 metres (69 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower
Markings	red tower
Light
Focal height	36.8 metres (121 ft)
Intensity	88,000 candela
Range	12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 15s
Norway no.	660000

Træna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Træna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Træna Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the island of Sørholmen in the Trænfjorden, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the main island of Husøya and about 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of the island village of Lovund in Lurøy Municipality.[1][2]

The lighthouse was built in 1877 and automated in 1974. It has a granite foundation with an 18-metre (59 ft) tall red cast iron tower. The light sits at an elevation of 36.8 metres (121 ft) above sea level. The 88,000-candela light can be seen for about 12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi). The light emits one white flash every 15 seconds.[3][4]

See also

• Lighthouses in Norway
• List of lighthouses in Norway

References

1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Træna fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
2. "Træna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
3. Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
4. Rowlett, Russ (2018-09-22). "Lighthouses of Norway: Northern Helgeland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-11-26.

External links

• Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
• Picture of Træna Lighthouse