Rauðinúpur Lighthouse
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Name and Location
The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse is located in 9CR5GF54+8C, Norðurþing, Iceland.
Construction and History
The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse was constructed in 1904. It stands at a height of 63 meters (206 feet) with a focal height of unknown. The lighthouse is part of the Icelandic Seamark system.
Architecture and Materials
No specific information on architecture and materials is available for the Rauðinúpur Lighthouse.
Light and Navigation
The light characteristic of Rauðinúpur is Mo, with a range of 16 kilometers (9.9 miles). The light's color is white, and it operates on a period of 20 seconds. The lighthouse's sequence pattern is 0.5+(2.5)+2+(2.5)+0.5+(12).
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse, although specific details on hours of operation, entrance fees, and guided tours are not available.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse stands sentinel over the Icelandic coastline, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The exact nature and extent of these views are unknown. It is situated in a remote area with limited infrastructure, making it an isolated yet stunning location.
Anecdotes and Folklore
Unfortunately, there is no local folklore or unique anecdotes available for this lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse operates automatically, eliminating the need for manual intervention by keepers. The managing authority of the lighthouse is US NGA Pub. 115, with a publication date of 2010-09-09.
Further Information
- US NGA Pub. 115 (2010-09-09)
Details
Name | Rauðinúpur Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Iceland |
Coordinates | 66.5083266, -16.5439269 |
Year of construction | 1904 |
Tower height | 63 |
Heritage status | false |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | untouched wilderness |
View description | breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | ["hiking, exploring, and experiencing Iceland's unique natural beauty"] |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | "Mo" |
Light range | 9.9 |
Automated | true |