Grinna Lighthouse

Grinna Lighthouse
*Grinna fyrstasjon*
	View of the lighthouse
Location	Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates	64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E / 64.754389°N 10.975028°E
Tower
Constructed	1904
Foundation	Stone
Construction	Cast iron tower
Automated	1987
Height	19 metres (62 ft)
Shape	Cylindrical tower
Markings	Red
Power source	solar power
Light
First lit	1987
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.	529500

Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Vikna in Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.^[1] 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).^[2]^[3]

References

^ 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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[snl-1] Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.

[2] "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.

[3] 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)

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