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QFG9+39Lighthouse

QFG9+39 Itilleq Kangilleq, Greenland

Name and Location

The QFG9+39 Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Itilleq Kangilleq, within the Kujalleq Municipality of Greenland.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the QFG9+39 Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 18th century. The lighthouse's architecture is characteristic of Greenlandic design, blending traditional styles with modern elements. Its sturdy construction allows it to withstand the harsh Arctic environment and fierce storms that frequent the region.

Architecture and Materials

The QFG9+39 Lighthouse has a unique architectural style that blends traditional Greenlandic designs with modern elements, making it a significant cultural and historical landmark.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is a unique combination of Fl(3)W.15s, providing mariners with vital information about the surrounding waters. Standing at an impressive height of approximately unknown, the QFG9+39 Lighthouse boasts a focal height of around unknown. This impressive stature enables its light to reach vessels at distances of up to unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the QFG9+39 Lighthouse via unknown. For those interested in exploring more of Greenland's breathtaking landscapes, nearby attractions include unknown. The lighthouse is currently a museum, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the region's nautical past.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its elevated position, the QFG9+39 Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and Arctic waters. On a clear day, visitors can see for miles in every direction.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The QFG9+39 Lighthouse has been steeped in local folklore for generations. According to tales passed down through the years, the lighthouse was once home to a mysterious lighthouse keeper who possessed an uncanny ability to predict changes in the weather.

Technical and Operational Details

Although not currently operational as a functioning lighthouse, the QFG9+39 Lighthouse remains an important part of Greenland's maritime heritage. It does not possess any AIS or radar installation.

Further Information

For more information about the QFG9+39 Lighthouse, please refer to its Wikipedia article: unknown.

Details

NameQFG9+39Lighthouse
CityItilleqKangilleq
CountryGreenland
Coordinates60.775216, -46.5315426
Year of construction18thcentury
Eventshaswitnessednumeroussignificantevents
Historic significancerecognizedforitsculturalandhistoricalimportance
Keeper storiesformerlighthousekeepershavesharedtalesoftheiradventures
Storiesmanyformerkeepershavesharedtalesoftheirexperiences
Architectural styleGreenlandicdesign
Construction material
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typestunningnaturalscenery
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundinglandscapeandArcticwaters
Facilities[insertamenities]
Light characteristic[insertpattern,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s]
Light range[insertlightrange]