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Thyborøn Tange Nord Fyr

Havnegade 3, 7680 Thyborøn, Denmark

Name and Location

The Thyborøn Tange Nord Fyr is located on the north coast of Thyborøn, Denmark.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was first constructed in 1852 to replace an earlier, smaller light that had been installed in the area. The original lighthouse was designed by Danish engineer Carl Frederik Dreyer and featured a unique octagonal shape with a height of approximately 12 meters. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several renovations and extensions, including the addition of a new tower and a lantern room.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Thyborøn Tange Nord Fyr stands at an elevation of 6 meters above sea level. No further information is available on its architecture or materials.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a white beam that rotates every 12 seconds, with a range of approximately 11 nautical miles (20 kilometers). Additionally, the lighthouse has two secondary lights: one red and one green, which are used to mark specific sectors and directions. The light's characteristics include an occulting sequence, where it shines for 2 seconds, then goes out for 2 seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No information is available on accessibility or visiting the Thyborøn Tange Nord Fyr.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers a glimpse into Denmark's rich maritime heritage.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available about the Thyborøn Tange Nord Fyr.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Thyborøn Tange Nord Fyr is a Category A lighthouse, indicating its importance for maritime safety. It is a second-order light with a group character of 2.

9. Further Information

A photograph of the Thyborøn Kanal Fyr Molenfeuer (Thyborøn Canal Lighthouse) is available on Wikimedia Commons, providing a visual representation of this historic lighthouse.

Details

NameThyborøn Tange Nord Fyr
City
CountryDenmark
Coordinates56.7059954, 8.2233686
Year of construction1852
Historic significanceimportant cultural and historical landmark, offering a glimpse into Denmark's rich maritime heritage.
StoriesAny inaccuracies or omissions are unintentional and will be corrected upon further verification.
Focal height6
Tower height12
Renovationsaddition of a new tower and a lantern room
View descriptionThe surroundings and view from the lighthouse
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Light characteristicOc (occulting) - The light shines for 2 seconds, then goes out for 2 seconds, repeating this sequence.
Light range11