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Coordinates: 64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E / 64.72694°N 10.85417°E / 64.72694; 10.85417
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Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the island group Sør-Gjæslingan øya on the north side of the [[Folda, Nord-Trøndelag|Folda]]fjord. The white building consists of a {{convert|24.3|m|adj=on}} high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about {{convert|14|nmi|km mi}}. The lighthouse also emits a "G" [[Racon]] signal.<ref>{{cite web
Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the island group Sør-Gjæslingan øya on the north side of the [[Folda, Nord-Trøndelag|Folda]]fjord. The white building consists of a {{convert|24.3|m|adj=on}} high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about {{convert|14|nmi|km mi}}. The lighthouse also emits a "G" [[Racon]] signal.<ref>{{cite web
|url= https://snl.no/Gj%C3%A6slingan |title= Gjæslingan|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author= Knut A Rosvold|accessdate= October 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://snl.no/S%C3%B8r-Gj%C3%A6slingan|title= Sør-Gjæslingan|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author= Knut A Rosvold|accessdate= October 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://snl.no/Folda%2FFoldfjorden|title= Folda – Foldfjorden|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author= Knut A Rosvold|accessdate= October 1, 2016}}</ref>
|url= https://snl.no/Gj%C3%A6slingan |title= Gjæslingan|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author= Knut A Rosvold|accessdate= October 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://snl.no/S%C3%B8r-Gj%C3%A6slingan|title= Sør-Gjæslingan|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author= Knut A Rosvold|accessdate= October 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://snl.no/Folda%2FFoldfjorden|title= Folda – Foldfjorden|publisher = Store norske leksikon|author= Knut A Rosvold|accessdate= October 1, 2016}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite book|year=2008|url=http://www.kystverket.no/arch/_img/9719183.pdf|format=PDF|author=Kystverket|authorlink=Norwegian Coastal Administration|language=Norwegian|title=Norske Fyrliste 2008|isbn=978-82-450-0628-5}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 05:08, 18 October 2017

Gjeslingene Lighthouse
Gjæslingan
View of the lighthouse
Map
LocationVikna
Nord-Trøndelag
Norway
Coordinates64°43′37″N 10°51′15″E / 64.72694°N 10.85417°E / 64.72694; 10.85417
Tower
Constructed1877
Foundationstone basement
Constructioncast iron tower
Automated1987
Height24.3 metres (80 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from a four-story building
Markingswhite building, red tower and lantern
RaconG
Light
Focal height23.3 metres (76 ft)
Range14.7 nmi (27.2 km; 16.9 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 10s
Norway no.NF-5300[1]
Gjeslingene Lighthouse ca. 1900 – 1910

Gjeslingene Lighthouse (Norwegian: Gjeslingene fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Vikna in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway.[2]

It was established in 1877, was reinforced in 1961 and automated in 1987.[3]

Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the island group Sør-Gjæslingan øya 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]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Northern Trøndelag". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  2. ^ "Gjeslingan fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  3. ^ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Gjeslingene fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  4. ^ Knut A Rosvold. "Gjæslingan". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  5. ^ Knut A Rosvold. "Sør-Gjæslingan". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  6. ^ Knut A Rosvold. "Folda – Foldfjorden". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. ^ Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)