Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse

Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Måløy–Skarholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Steigen Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the upper Vestfjorden, the broad sound between the mainland and the Lofoten Islands. It is located on the tiny islet of Måløyvær, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) straight west of the village of Leinesfjorden. It was first established in 1922 and was automated in 1979. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.^[1]

Måløy–Skarholmen Lighthouse
Måløy–Skarholmen fyrstasjon

View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
Location	Nordland, Norway
Coordinates	67°46′04″N 14°24′04″E
Tower
Constructed	1922
Construction	cast iron
Automated	1979
Height	34.2 metres (112 ft)
Shape	cylindrical
Markings	red with 1 white stripe
Heritage	heritage site in Norway
Racon	M
Light
Focal height	42.3 metres (139 ft)
Lens	original 2nd order Fresnel lens
Intensity	139,100 candela
Range	Red: 17.1 nmi (31.7 km; 19.7 mi) Green: 15.5 nmi (28.7 km; 17.8 mi) White: 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Oc WRG 8s
Norway no.	711000

The light burns year-round except between 2 May and 4 August each year when it is unnecessary due to the midnight sun. The light is located at an elevation of 42.3 metres (139 ft) above sea level. The light is white, red, or green depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The 139,100-candela light can be seen for up to 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi). The 34-metre (112 ft) tall round cast iron tower is centered on a 2-story concrete block keeper's house. The tower is painted red with one white horizontal band and the keeper's house is painted white. The house has dwelling units for three keepers and was in use until the lighthouse was automated in 1979.^[2][3][4]

See also

• Norway portal
• Engineering portal

• Lighthouses in Norway
• List of lighthouses in Norway

References

1. Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Måløy–Skarholmen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
3. "Måløy – Skarholmen fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
4. Rowlett, Russ (22 September 2018). "Lighthouses of Norway: Narvik Area". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 25 November 2018.

External links

• Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)