Stavseng Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Stavseng Lighthouse (Norwegian: Stavseng fyrstasjon) is a coastal lighthouse in Kragerø Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It was established in 1874, automated in 1968, and was listed as a protected site in 1997. The lighthouse is located on the western shore of the island of Skåtøy, marking the fjord leading to the town of Kragerø.[1][2]

Stavseng Lighthouse
Stavseng fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
LocationTelemark, Norway
Constructed1874
ConstructionWooden
Automated1968
Height16.8 metres (55 ft)
ShapeSquare prism
Markingswhite tower, red lantern roof
Light
Focal height25.7 metres (84 ft)
Intensity5,000 cd
RangeRed: 5.7 nmi (10.6 km; 6.6 mi)

Green: 5.3 nmi (9.8 km; 6.1 mi)

White: 7.7 nmi (14.3 km; 8.9 mi)
Norway no.053200

The lighthouse sits on top of a 17-metre (56 ft) tall square wooden tower above a 1-1/2 story wooden lighthouse keeper's house. The lighthouse was painted white with a red roof. The light sits at an elevation of 26 metres (85 ft) above sea level. The tower emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds.[3]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Stavseng fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 April 2012.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. ^ "Stavseng fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 6 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Telemark (Skien Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 March 2016.

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