Langøytangen Fyr
Langøytangen 10, 3970 Langesund, Norway
Name and Location
Construction and History
Built in 1880, the Langøytangen Fyr was constructed during the late 19th century when maritime trade and navigation were crucial for economic growth. Its purpose was to serve as a beacon for ships navigating through Norwegian coastal waters.
Architecture and Materials
The Langøytangen Fyr is an example of traditional Norwegian lighthouse design, characterized by its white tower (14.5 meters high) with a black lantern room. The structure's vertical length is 18.5 meters above sea level. The lighthouse's architectural style reflects the local maritime heritage.
Light and Navigation
The Langøytangen Fyr has been equipped with a light installation that consists of eight lights, each with its unique characteristics: Oc(6) - white light, period of 6 seconds, visible for 5.9 nautical miles; green light, period of 6 seconds, visible for 8 nautical miles; red light, period of 6 seconds, visible for 5.9 nautical miles.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is situated on the coast, providing stunning views of the surrounding waters. Visitors can access the site via the coastal road, which offers scenic routes along the Norwegian coastline.
Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
Further Information
According to the Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration), the Langøytangen Fyr has a reference number of 044200 and is classified as a "light_major" type.
Details
Name | Langøytangen Fyr |
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City | |
Country | Norway |
Coordinates | 58.9916883, 9.7570817 |
Year of construction | 1880 |
Historic significance | played a significant role in maritime history |
Architectural style | traditional Norwegian lighthouse design |
Focal height | 18.5 |
Tower height | 14.5 |
Access description | via the coastal road |
Accessible | true |
View description | stunning views of the surrounding waters |
Facilities | toilets, café |
Light characteristic | Oc(6), Oc(6), Oc(6), Oc(6), Oc(6), Oc(6), Oc(6), Oc(6) |
Light range | 5.9, 8, 5.9, 8, 5.6, 5.9, 8, 5.6 |
Automated | false |