Langøytangen Lighthouse

Langøytangen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Langøytangen fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund Sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.[1][2][3]

Langøytangen Lighthouse
Langøytangen fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
Map
Location of the lighthouse
LocationTelemark, Norway
Coordinates58°59′27″N 9°45′29″E / 58.990764°N 9.758181°E / 58.990764; 9.758181
Tower
Constructed1839 (first)
Foundationgranite
Constructionmasonry
Automated1990
Height14.5 metres (48 ft)
Shapesquare tower
Markingswhite with red top
Fog signalyes
Light
First lit1876 (current)
Focal height18.5 metres (61 ft)
RangeRed: 5.9 nmi (10.9 km; 6.8 mi)

Green: 5.6 nmi (10.4 km; 6.4 mi)

White: 8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi)
CharacteristicOc WRG 6s Edit this on Wikidata
Norway no.044200

The light sits at an elevation of 17 metres (56 ft), emitting a white, red, or green light depending on direction. The light is occulting once every 6 seconds. The 12 metres (39 ft) tall square stone tower is attached to one end of a one-story keeper's house. The lighthouse is painted white and the lantern and gallery on top are painted red. A foghorn emits two blasts every 60 seconds.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge. Vol. 1–3. Oslo: Gyldendal. ISBN 978-82-05-35265-0.
  2. ^ Norwegian Lighthouse Association
  3. ^ Wisting, Tor. "Langøytangen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  4. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Telemark (Skien Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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