Stavernsodden Lighthouse

Stavernsodden Lighthouse
Stavernsodden fyr
LocationStavernsøya, Larvik, Norway
Coordinates58°59′N 10°03′E / 58.99°N 10.05°E / 58.99; 10.05
Tower
Constructed1855 
Constructionmasonry 
Automated1984 
Height7 m (23 ft) 
Shapesquare 
Markingswhite (tower), red (lantern) 
OperatorNorwegian historical lighthouse association 
Heritagecultural property 
Light
First lit1874 
Focal height43.9 m (144 ft) 
Intensity13,400 candela 
Range14.9 nmi (27.6 km; 17.1 mi) 
CharacteristicOc(3) WRG 10s 

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.
  3. ^ "Stavernsodden fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 26 January 2012.