Træna Lighthouse

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Træna Lighthouse
Træna fyrstasjon
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View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
LocationNordland, Norway
Coordinates66°26′N 11°58′E / 66.43°N 11.97°E / 66.43; 11.97
Tower
Constructed1877
Foundationgranite
Constructioncast iron
Height21.1 metres (69 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower
Markingsred tower
Light
Automated1974
Focal height36.8 metres (121 ft)
Intensity88,000 candela
Range12.2 nmi (22.6 km; 14.0 mi)
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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]

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References[]

  1. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Træna fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Træna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. ^ Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959.
  4. ^ Rowlett, Russ (2018-09-22). "Lighthouses of Norway: Northern Helgeland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-11-26.

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