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Dalatangaviti Lighthouse

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Name and Location

The Dalatangaviti Lighthouse is situated in Fjarðabyggð, Iceland, with precise coordinates: 65.2701833° N, -13.5749692° W.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is limited information available on the construction era or architect responsible for building Dalatangaviti Lighthouse. However, it is believed to have been constructed in the mid-20th century as part of Iceland's efforts to improve maritime safety and navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an unspecified height, with a focal height of unspecified meters above sea level. Its design and construction materials are not well-documented, but it is likely that the structure is made of durable materials such as concrete or steel to withstand harsh Icelandic weather conditions.

Light and Navigation

Dalatangaviti Lighthouse was originally equipped with a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, providing mariners with important navigational guidance.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the general public for visits or tours due to its non-operational status. Visitors can reach the surrounding area by traveling to Fjarðabyggð, Iceland, but access to the structure itself is not possible.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on the eastern coast of Iceland, overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastline, rocky cliffs, and scenic views of the ocean.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable local folklore or unique anecdotes available for Dalatangaviti Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

For further reading on the history and significance of lighthouses in general, please refer to unspecified references.

Details

NameDalatangaviti Lighthouse
CityFjarðabyggð
CountryIceland
Coordinates65.2701833, -13.5749692
Historic significancePlayed an important role in maritime safety and navigation
Access descriptionTravel to Fjarðabyggð, Iceland, and access is not possible due to non-operational status
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeRocky coast, dunes
View descriptionRugged coastline, rocky cliffs, and scenic views of the ocean
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractions["Hiking and outdoor activities"]
AIS Radartrue
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Automatedtrue