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Skomvær Fyr

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Name and Location

The Skomvær Fyr Lighthouse is located at the coordinates 67.4109183° N, 11.874925° E in Røst Municipality, Nordland County, Norway.

Construction and History

The Skomvær Fyr was constructed in 1885 to guide mariners through the region. It has been a vital navigational aid for over 130 years. In 1960, the lighthouse was automated, replacing manual operation by a keeper. Today, it remains an important landmark and tourist attraction.

Architecture and Materials

The Skomvær Fyr's architectural style is not specified in available data, but it likely features traditional Norwegian design. The structure was built using local materials, such as stone and wood, to withstand the harsh marine environment of the North Atlantic.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at a height of 31.7 meters, with a focal plane of 47 meters above sea level. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) 30s 18.7 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site through guided tours or self-guided exploration. As of [no specific information available], the Skomvær Fyr serves as both a lighthouse and a tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding waters and nearby islands.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Skomvær Fyr is situated on a rocky outcropping, providing breathtaking views of the rugged coastline, steep cliffs, and dense forests that characterize the surrounding landscape.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was automated in 1960, replacing manual operation by a keeper. Its original light source may have been kerosene or oil, although this information is not available in the provided data.

Further Information

Please note that this article is based on the provided GeoJSON data and may not cover all aspects of the Skomvær Fyr Lighthouse. Additional research would be necessary to fill gaps in information.

Details

NameSkomvær Fyr
City
CountryNorway
Coordinates67.4109183, 11.874925
Year of construction1885
Construction material["stone","wood"]
Focal height47
Tower height31.7
Renovationsautomated in 1960
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky outcropping, rugged coastline, steep cliffs, dense forests
View descriptionstunning views of the surrounding waters and nearby islands
Guided tourstrue
Light characteristic"Fl (2) 30s 18.7 nautical miles"
Light range18.7
Automatedtrue