Skongenes Lighthouse

Skongenes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Skongenes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island of Vågsøy.

Skongenes Lighthouse

Skongenes Lighthouse
Location	Kinn Vestland Norway
Coordinates	62°01′57.2″N 05°07′26″E
Tower
Constructed	1870
Construction	wooden tower
Automated	1985
Height	10 metres (33 ft)
Shape	square tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, red lantern
Light
Focal height	16.3 metres (53 ft)
Intensity	25,700 candela
Range	12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi)
Characteristic	Oc (2) WRG 8s.

History

It was first lit in 1870 and automated in 1985. The lighthouse is owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration, and is run as tourist cabin by Ytre Nordfjord Turlag.^[1][2]

The 10-metre (33 ft) tall square wood tower is painted white with a red top. There is a 1+1⁄2-story wood keeper's house located nearby. The light can be seen for up to 12.8 nautical miles (23.7 km; 14.7 mi) and it emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The keeper's house is available for overnight accommodations, but the tower is closed to the public.^[3][4]

See also

• Norway portal

• List of lighthouses in Norway
• Lighthouses in Norway

References

1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Skongenes fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
2. "Skongenes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
3. Kystverket (2012). Norske Fyrliste 2012 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245013542. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2013.
4. Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Sunnfjord (Florø Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 20 September 2013.

External links

• Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
• Picture of Skongenes Lighthouse