Flatholmen Lighthouse
Fladholmen Lighthouse or Flatholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fladholmen/Flatholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Sola municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small, flat islet located just west of the village of Tananger. The lighthouse was established in 1862, rebuilt in 1952, and replaced with an electric lamp in 1984.[2]
Flatholmen island, the Lighthouse is located at the right side | |
| Location | Rogaland, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 58°55′21″N 05°33′18″E / 58.92250°N 5.55500°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1957 |
| Construction | Concrete tower |
| Automated | 1984 |
| Height | 8.2 metres (27 ft) |
| Shape | Cylindrical tower |
| Markings | White with red top |
| Operator | Sola Kommune[1] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1862 |
| Focal height | 17.5 metres (57 ft) |
| Intensity | 35,100 Candela |
| Range | 12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc 6s |
| Norway no. | 100500 |
The 8.2-metre (27 ft) tall, concrete lighthouse is white with a red top. The light sits at an elevation of 17.5 metres (57 ft) above sea level. The occulting light is on for 3 seconds, then off for 3 seconds. The light is white, red or green depending on the direction. The 35,100-candela light can be seen for up to 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi). The station includes at least two 1+1⁄2-story keeper's houses and several other buildings.[1][3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Southern Rogaland (Eigersund Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Flatholmen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
- ^ Kystverket (2014). (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
External links edit
- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
- Picture of Flatholmen Lighthouse