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Homlungen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Homlungen fyr) is a fully automated leading lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.
Location | Hvaler Østfold Norway |
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Coordinates | 59.016085°N 11.024394°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1867 |
Foundation | granite |
Construction | wood |
Automated | 1952 |
Height | 12 metres (39 ft) |
Shape | square tower integral with house |
Markings | white tower, red lantern |
Operator | Oslofjorden Friluftsråd (Homlungen)[1] |
Heritage | cultural property |
Light | |
Focal height | 13.5 metres (44 ft) |
Lens | 4° order Fresnel lens |
Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
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