Langøytangen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Langøytangen fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund Sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.[1][2][3]
 View of the lighthouse | |
 Location of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Telemark, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 58°59′27″N 9°45′29″E / 58.990764°N 9.758181°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1839 (first) |
| Foundation | granite |
| Construction | masonry |
| Automated | 1990 |
| Height | 14.5 metres (48 ft) |
| Shape | square tower |
| Markings | white with red top |
| Fog signal | yes |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1876 (current) |
| Focal height | 18.5 metres (61 ft) |
| Range | Red: 5.9 nmi (10.9 km; 6.8 mi) Green: 5.6 nmi (10.4 km; 6.4 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s  |
| Norway no. | 044200 |
The light sits at an elevation of 17 metres (56 ft), emitting a white, red, or green light depending on direction. The light is occulting once every 6 seconds. The 12 metres (39 ft) tall square stone tower is attached to one end of a one-story keeper's house. The lighthouse is painted white and the lantern and gallery on top are painted red. A foghorn emits two blasts every 60 seconds.[4]
See also
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edit- ^ Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge. Vol. 1–3. Oslo: Gyldendal. ISBN 978-82-05-35265-0.
- ^ Norwegian Lighthouse Association
- ^ Wisting, Tor. "Langøytangen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Telemark (Skien Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
External links
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Media related to Langøytangen fyr at Wikimedia Commons- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
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