Fladholmen Lighthouse
Flatholmen Lighthouse
Flatholmen island, the Lighthouse is located at the right side
LocationRogaland, Norway
Coordinates58°55′21″N 05°33′18″E / 58.92250°N 5.55500°E / 58.92250; 5.55500
Tower
Constructed1957
ConstructionConcrete tower
Automated1984
Height8.2 metres (27 ft)
ShapeCylindrical tower
MarkingsWhite with red top
OperatorSola Kommune[1]
Light
First lit1862
Focal height17.5 metres (57 ft)
Intensity35,100 Candela
Range12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)
CharacteristicOc 6s
Norway no.100500

Fladholmen Lighthouse or Flatholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fladholmen/Flatholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Sola municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small, flat islet located just west of the village of Tananger. The lighthouse was established in 1862, rebuilt in 1952, and replaced with an electric lamp in 1984.[2]

The 8.2-metre (27 ft) tall, concrete lighthouse is white with a red top. The light sits at an elevation of 17.5 metres (57 ft) above sea level. The occulting light is on for 3 seconds, then off for 3 seconds. The light is white, red or green depending on the direction. The 35,100-candela light can be seen for up to 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi). The station includes at least two 1+12-story keeper's houses and several other buildings.[1][3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Rowlett, Russ (19 July 2011). "Lighthouses of Norway: Southern Rogaland (Eigersund Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  2. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Flatholmen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  3. Kystverket (2014). Norske Fyrliste 2014 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2016.


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