Grinna Lighthouse

Coastal lighthouse in Norway

Lighthouse

64°45′15.8″N 10°58′30.1″E / 64.754389°N 10.975028°E / 64.754389; 10.975028TowerConstructed1904FoundationStoneConstructionCast iron towerAutomated1987

Height19 metres (62 ft)ShapeCylindrical towerMarkingsRedPower sourcesolar power

LightFirst lit1987Focal height23 metres (75 ft)Range12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)CharacteristicOc WRG 6sNorway no.529500

Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Nærøysund in Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.^[1] Grinna lighthouse stands on the islet of Grinna in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The 19-metre (62 ft) high red tower emits a light every six seconds. The white occulting light flashes every six seconds, and it can be seen for about 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi).^[2]^[3]

References

^ Store norske leksikon. "Grinna fyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-10-04.
^ "Grinna fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
^ Kystverket (2008). Norske Fyrliste 2008 (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 978-82-450-0628-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24.