Name and Location

The G��lgatangi Rear Lighthouse is located at 16 Byrgishavn, Øravík 827, Faroe Islands, serving as a minor aid to navigation in the region.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Gálgatangi Rear Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century, likely by the Danish authorities who controlled the Faroe Islands at the time. The lighthouse's architectural style is not specified in available records.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information on the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Gálgatangi Rear Lighthouse could be found.

Light and Navigation

The Gálgatangi Rear Lighthouse operates as a minor aid to navigation, providing a fixed white light with an intensity that can be seen for 11 nautical miles (20 kilometers). The light characteristic is Iso, which means the light flashes once every 4 seconds. The height of the lighthouse is 22 meters (72 feet), and its focal height is not specified.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but specific information on how to reach it or whether guided tours are available is not readily available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment are characterized by rugged coastline, rocky cliffs, and potentially scenic views. However, a detailed description of the view from the lighthouse is not available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable stories or folklore about the Gálgatangi Rear Lighthouse could be found.

Technical and Operational Details

The Gálgatangi Rear Lighthouse has been documented by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) and appears in their publication "Pub. 115" from September 9, 2010. The lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, but its historical significance as a minor lighthouse remains.

Further Information

No specific managing authority for the Gálgatangi Rear Lighthouse could be identified.