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Coastal lighthouse in Karlsøy, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torsvåg Lighthouse (Norwegian: Torsvåg fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Karlsøy Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The lighthouse is in the village of Torsvåg on a small island connected to the main island of Vannøya by a short causeway.[1]
Location | Karlsøy Municipality, Troms, Norway |
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Coordinates | 70°14′43″N 19°30′00″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1916 |
Construction | wooden tower |
Automated | 1986 |
Height | 9.6 metres (31 ft) |
Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern attached to the keeper's house |
Markings | white tower, red lantern |
Light | |
Focal height | 32.5 metres (107 ft) |
Intensity | 35,600 candela |
Range | 16.5 nmi (30.6 km; 19.0 mi) |
Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
The lighthouse was first lit in 1916, automated in 1986, and has not had an on-site lighthouse keeper since 2006.[2][3]
The light on top of the 9.6-metre (31 ft) tall tower flashes a white, red, or green light depending on direction, occulting once every six seconds. The light intensity is 35,600 candela and the light can be seen for up to 16.5 nmi (30.6 km; 19.0 mi).[4][5]
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