Grinna Lighthouse
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| Location | Vikna Nord-Trøndelag Norway |
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| Coordinates | 64°45′14″N 10°58′34″E / 64.754°N 10.976°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1904 |
| Foundation | stone basement |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Automated | 1987 |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | red tower and lantern |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Range | 12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s |
| Norway no. | NF-5295[1] |
Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Vikna in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.[2] Grinna lighthouse stands on the islet of Grinna in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The 19-metre (62 ft) high red tower emits a light every six seconds. The white occulting light flashes every six seconds, and it can be seen for about 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi).[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Northern Trøndelag". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ^ "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ^ Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5.
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