Fuglenes Lighthouse
Fuglenes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fuglenes fyr) was a coastal lighthouse located in the municipality of Hammerfest in Finnmark, Norway. It was established in 1859, and deactivated in 1911, when it was replaced by a light.
Fuglenes light beacon in 2013 | |
Location | Fuglenes, Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway |
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Coordinates | 70.667160°N 23.654871°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1859 (first) |
Construction | metal skeletal tower |
Height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
Shape | square skeletal tower with balcony al lantern |
Markings | white lantern, red roof lantern |
Light | |
First lit | 1911 |
Deactivated | 1911 |
Focal height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
Range | 3 nmi (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) |
Characteristic | Oc (2) WGR 8s. |
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