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Alnes Lighthouse
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Alnes lighthouse was established in 1852 to guide fishing boats safely to the harbor of the small fishing community of Alnes on Godøy island on the west coast of Norway. It is located on the north side of Godøy island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest of Leitebakk.[1]
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Location | Alnes Giske Norway |
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Coordinates | 62°29′23.8″N 05°58′02.0″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1853 (first) |
Construction | wooden tower |
Automated | 1982 |
Height | 26.5 m (87 ft) |
Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower with two horizontal red bands, white balcony, red lantern |
Power source | mains electricity ![]() |
Heritage | heritage site in Norway ![]() |
Light | |
First lit | 1876 (current) |
Focal height | 36 m (118 ft) |
Intensity | 25,900 cd |
Range | 16.4 nmi (30.4 km; 18.9 mi) |
Characteristic | Oc (2) WRG 8s. |
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