Feistein Lighthouse

Feistein Lighthouse
Feistein fyrstasjon

View of Feistein Lighthouse
Location Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates 58°49′35″N 05°30′19″E / 58.82639°N 5.50528°E / 58.82639; 5.50528Coordinates: 58°49′35″N 05°30′19″E / 58.82639°N 5.50528°E / 58.82639; 5.50528
Year first constructed 1859
Automated 1990
Foundation Concrete
Construction Cast iron tower
Tower shape Tapered cylindrical tower
Markings / pattern Red tower with two horizontal, white bands in the higher part
Height 26 metres (85 ft)
Focal height 37 metres (121 ft)
Intensity 2,430,000 candela
Range 11.9 nmi (22.0 km; 13.7 mi)
Characteristic FFl(2) W 20s
Iso RG 6s
Racon Morse code T
Admiralty number B3228
NGA number 2068
ARLHS number NOR-013
Norway number 100000
Managing agent Klepp Kommune

Feistein Lighthouse (Norwegian: Feistein fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small island in Klepp municipality, off the coast of Jæren. It was established in 1859, and automated in 1990.[1]

The 26-metre (85 ft) tall cast iron tower sits atop a concrete base. The tower is painted red with two white stripes towards the top. The main light at the top sits at an elevation of 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level which emits two white flashes every 20 seconds. There is also a secondary light located 20.8 metres (68 ft) above sea level that emits a red or green isophase light (depending on direction) that is on for six seconds and then off for six seconds. The main light has an intensity of 2,430,000 candelas and it can be seen for up to 11.9 nautical miles (22.0 km; 13.7 mi). The secondary lights can be seen for slightly less distance. The lighthouse also emits a morse code "T" racon signal.[2][3]

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References

  1. ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Feistein fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  2. ↑ Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Southern Rogaland (Eigersund Area)". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  3. ↑ Kystverket (2014). Norske Fyrliste 2014 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959.


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