Name and Location

The Marstein Fyr Lighthouse is located in Kalve, Norway (42J5+7M), standing tall on the Vestland coast, serving as a vital aid to navigation for mariners.

Construction and History

The Marstein Fyr Lighthouse was built in 1836 during the construction era of the late 18th century. The structure is designed in the traditional Norwegian style, with a height of approximately 37.5 meters (123 feet) above sea level and a focal height of 28.4 meters (93 feet).

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features two Iso red lights with a range of 10.6 nautical miles (19.7 kilometers). The light is displayed in a sequence of 2+(2), meaning two seconds of light followed by a four-second eclipse, repeated every 20 seconds. In addition to its traditional light, the Marstein Fyr Lighthouse is equipped with a radar transponder, category "racon," transmitting on a wavelength of 0.03-X; 0.10-S.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through guided tours or self-guided visits. The location is situated in Kalve, Norway (42J5+7M), approximately 60°08'01“N latitude and 5°00'10“E longitude.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The Marstein Fyr Lighthouse holds significant cultural and historical value, making it an important part of Norway's maritime heritage. The exact coordinates of the lighthouse are: Latitude 60.1306611, Longitude 5.0091669.

Further Information

For further reading, refer to the Norwegian Wikipedia page for Marstein fyrstasjon (https://nn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marstein_fyrstasjon).