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Fruholmen Fyr

3XVM+FF Ingøy, Norway

Name and Location

Fruholmen Fyr is located in Ingøy, Norway, situated at coordinates 71.0937228°N, 23.9836861°E.

Construction and History

The Fruholmen Fyr was built in 1911 during the construction era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It holds significant cultural and historical importance, but its current heritage status is unknown.

Architecture and Materials

No information available about the architecture or materials used in the construction of the lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The Fruholmen Fyr stands at an impressive height of 18 meters (59 feet) with a focal height of 47.7 meters (157 feet). Its light range extends up to 16.1 kilometers (10 miles), and the light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, indicating that it emits three white flashes every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but there is no information available about guided tours or on-site facilities. Opening hours and entrance fees are unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and coastal scenery.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, I couldn't find any interesting stories or anecdotes about the Fruholmen Fyr. If you have a fascinating tale to share, please let me know!

Technical and Operational Details

The Fruholmen Fyr was automated in the past; however, it's unclear whether it remains operational today. There is no available information regarding the presence or type of AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar equipment at the lighthouse.

Further Information

Explore the surrounding coastal area, including the town of Ingøy and its scenic natural beauty.

Details

NameFruholmen Fyr
CityIngøy
CountryNorway
Coordinates71.0937228, 23.9836861
Year of construction1911
Focal height47.7
Tower height18
Access descriptionby car, boat, footpath
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes, island
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and coastal scenery
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractionsExplore the surrounding coastal area, including the town of Ingøy and its scenic natural beauty
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range10
Automatedtrue