Bremstein Lighthouse
 Bremstein Lighthouse | |
  Nordland | |
| Location |
Geiterøya Island Vega Nordland Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 65°35′48.9″N 11°17′12.9″E / 65.596917°N 11.286917°ECoordinates: 65°35′48.9″N 11°17′12.9″E / 65.596917°N 11.286917°E |
| Year first constructed | 1925 |
| Automated | 1980 |
| Foundation | concrete basement |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Tower shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | red tower with white central band |
| Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Focal height | 41.5 metres (136 ft) |
| Intensity | 3,370,000 candela |
| Range | 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic |
Fl (3) W 40s. (first light) Oc (3) WRG 10s. (second light) |
| Admiralty number | L2098 |
| NGA number | 9436 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-007 |
| Norway number | NF-6000[1] |
Bremstein Lighthouse (Norwegian: Bremstein fyr) is a lighthouse in the municipality of Vega in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the island of Geiterøya, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of the main island of Vega. The 27-metre (89 ft) tall red tower has a white stripe around it. The light can be seen for about 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi). There is also a secondary light about halfway up the lighthouse tower. The lighthouse was automated in 1980.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Helgeland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2010 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Bremstein fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-11-10.
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