Stavernsodden Lighthouse

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Stavernsodden Lighthouse
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Stavernsodden Lighthouse
LocationStavernsøya, Larvik, Norway OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 58°59′N10°03′E / 58.99°N 10.05°E / 58.99; 10.05
Tower
Constructed1855  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Constructionmasonry  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Automated1984  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Height7 m (23 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Shapesquare  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Markingswhite (tower), red (lantern)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
OperatorNorwegian historical lighthouse association  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Heritage cultural property   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Light
First lit1874  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Focal height43.9 m (144 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Intensity13,400 candela  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Range14.9 nmi (27.6 km; 17.1 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic Oc(3) WRG 10s  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Stavernsodden Lighthouse (Norwegian : Stavernsodden fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Larvik Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on a small island just off the coast of the town of Stavern, at the entrance to the Larviksfjorden. It was first lit in 1855, and was automated in 1984. The lighthouse was listed as a protected site in 1997. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: West Oslofjord". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Stavernsodden fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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