Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse
Coastal lighthouse in Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Torbjørnskjær fyr, Urban East Norwegian: [ˈtʊ̂rbjøːɳʂæːr ˈfyːr]) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway.[1] It marks the east side of the entrance to the Oslofjord, with Færder marking the west. The light is powered by solar power. Landing conditions are very difficult, and nowadays service calls are made via helicopter. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.
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Location | Hvaler, Norway |
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Coordinates | 59°00′N 10°47′E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1872 |
Construction | granite |
Automated | 1990 |
Height | 17.9 m (59 ft) |
Shape | square |
Markings | unpainted (house), red (lantern) |
Power source | solar energy |
Heritage | cultural property |
Light | |
Focal height | 25.7 m (84 ft) |
Lens | third order Fresnel lens |
Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
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