Myken Lighthouse
 View of the lighthouse | |
  Nordland | |
| Location |
Rødøy Nordland Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 66°45′52″N 12°28′37″E / 66.76444°N 12.47694°ECoordinates: 66°45′52″N 12°28′37″E / 66.76444°N 12.47694°E |
| Year first constructed | 1918 |
| Automated | 1975 |
| Construction | wooden tower |
| Tower shape | lantern mounted on the top of the keeper's house |
| Markings / pattern | white lighthouse, red lantern |
| Height | 12.5 metres (41 ft) |
| Focal height | 40.3 metres (132 ft) |
| Intensity | 30,200 candela |
| Range | 16.8 nmi (31.1 km; 19.3 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
| Admiralty number | L2378 |
| NGA number | 10320 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-032 |
| Norway number | NF-6700 |
| Managing agent | Myken Fyr[1] |
Myken Lighthouse (Norwegian: Myken fyr) is a coastal lighthouse on the small island of Jutøya in the Myken island ground in the municipality of Rødøy in Nordland county, Norway.
History
It was established in 1918 and was automated in 1975. The 30,200 candela light sits on top of a 12.5-metre (41 ft) tall tower. The occulting light can be seen for up to 16.8 nautical miles (31.1 km; 19.3 mi). The light burns continuously from 1 August until 5 May each year. The light is not on during May through July due to the midnight sun.[2][3][4]
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. Lighthouses of Norway: Lofoten. The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Myken fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ↑ Kystverket (2011). Norske Fyrliste 2011 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-1039-8.
- ↑ Norske Fyrhistorisk Forening. "Myken fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-02-01.
External links
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (Norwegian)
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