Træna Lighthouse
![]() View of the lighthouse | |
![]() Location of the lighthouse | |
Location | Nordland, Norway |
---|---|
Coordinates | 66°26′N 11°58′E / 66.43°N 11.97°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1877 |
Foundation | granite |
Construction | cast iron |
Height | 21.1 metres (69 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower |
Markings | red tower |
Light | |
Automated | 1974 |
Focal height | 36.8 metres (121 ft) |
Intensity | 88,000 candela |
Range | 12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi) |
Characteristic | ![]() ![]() |
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 , 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[]
References[]
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Træna fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Træna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959.
- ^ 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
Categories:
- Pages using infobox lighthouse with custom country number
- Lighthouses completed in 1877
- Træna
- Lighthouses in Nordland
- 1877 establishments in Norway
- Nordland geography stubs
- Norwegian lighthouse stubs