Skomvær Lighthouse
 Skomvær Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Skomvær Island Røst Nordland Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 67°24′39.6″N 11°52′31.1″E / 67.411000°N 11.875306°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1887 |
| Foundation | stone basement |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Automated | 1978 |
| Height | 31.7 metres (104 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white basement, red tower and lantern |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway  |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 1988 |
| Focal height | 47 metres (154 ft) |
| Intensity | 2,007,300 candela |
| Range | 18.9 nmi (35.0 km; 21.7 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 30s. |
| Norway no. | NF-7718[1] |
Skomvær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Skomvær fyr) is a former coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Røst in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the island of Skomvær, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of the main island of Røstlandet.
History
The lighthouse has a red tower that stands 31.7 metres (104 ft) tall and the light can be seen for up to 18.9 nautical miles (35.0 km; 21.7 mi). The lighthouse was first built in 1887, automated in 1978, and closed in 1988. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.[2][3][4]
The steel-hulled barque Skomvær takes her name from the lighthouse.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ The Lighthouse Directory University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Skomvær fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Skomvær fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2011 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-02.
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