Geitungen Lighthouse
Geitungen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Geitungen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Karmøy in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small island about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the southern tip of the main island of Karmøy. The entrance to the harbor of the town of Skudeneshavn lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the lighthouse. The island is accessible only by boat. The lighthouse was established in 1924 and it was automated in 1994. It was listed as a protected site in 1998.
Geitungen Lighthouse | |
| Location | Karmøy Rogaland Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59°07′53″N 05°14′34″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1924 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Automated | 1994 |
| Height | 11.2 metres (37 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern roof |
| Operator | Haugesund Turistforening |
| Heritage | cultural property |
| Racon | G |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 41 metres (135 ft) |
| Range | 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
| Norway no. | 126500 |
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