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Gerðistangi Lighthouse

2J6X+W7 Vogar, Iceland

Name and Location

The Gerðistangi Lighthouse is located at 2J6X+W7 Vogar, Iceland, in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Construction and History

The Gerðistangaviti Lighthouse was constructed in [Year of construction], during the [Construction era]. The lighthouse stands 11 meters tall and has a focal height of [Focal height] meters. It is commonly referred to as Gerðistangi, but its official name is Gerðistangaviti.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features four distinct lights with different characteristics: Fl (3) W.15s for the main light, and three other lights with characteristics Fl (2) W.6, Fl (1) R.4, and Fl (2) W.6. The lighthouse is automated, eliminating the need for manual operation by a lighthouse keeper.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but no information is available on guided tours or on-site facilities. Coordinates of the Gerðistangi Lighthouse are [Latitude], [-Longitude]. You can view the location on a map at [Map link].

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the ocean and the surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, eliminating the need for manual operation by a lighthouse keeper. Managing authority responsible for the lighthouse's maintenance and operation is not specified in the provided data.

Further Information

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Details

NameGerðistangi Lighthouse
CityVogar
CountryIceland
Coordinates64.0123714, -22.3518536
Focal height11
Tower height11
Heritage statustrue
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerugged coastline, North Atlantic Ocean
View descriptionstunning views of the ocean and the surrounding landscape
Nearby attractionsVogar town and its surroundings
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Automatedtrue