Hendanes Lighthouse
Hendanes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Hendanes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western shore of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the village of Vågsvåg.
View of the Hendanes Lighthouse | |
| Location | Kinn Municipality Vestland Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 61°57′53.1″N 05°02′04.6″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1914 |
| Construction | wooden tower |
| Automated | 1952 |
| Height | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red top |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 48.5 metres (159 ft) |
| Range | 12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc (2) WRG 8s. |
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