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Ulla Lighthouse

Kvernholmvegen 160, 6290 Haramsøy, Norway

Name and Location

The Ulla Lighthouse is located in Norway at a latitude of 62.6850992° N and longitude of 6.1651272° E.

Construction and History

The exact date of the Ulla Lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th century. The tower stands at an impressive height of 21.5 meters (70 feet) above sea level, making it a prominent landmark for vessels navigating the area.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the Ulla Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

Today, the Ulla Lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation, serving as a guiding light for mariners. Its light character is described as "Oc" (three white flashes every 10 seconds), with a range of 9.8 nautical miles (18 kilometers). The lighthouse's sector start and end coordinates are approximately 201.3° and 235.7°, respectively.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Ulla Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No specific information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the Ulla Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore related to the Ulla Lighthouse are currently known.

Technical and Operational Details

The Ulla Lighthouse is marked as a "light_major" on the Seamark database, indicating its significance in maritime navigation. Its vertical length is recorded at 10.5 meters (34 feet), making it an imposing structure that has stood the test of time.

Further Information

Details

NameUlla Lighthouse
City
CountryNorway
Coordinates62.6850992, 6.1651272
Historic significanceguides mariners for generations
Focal height10.5
Tower height21.5
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptioncoastal waters
Nearby attractions["Wikidata: Q908222","Wikipedia: en:Ulla Lighthouse"]
Light characteristic"Oc (3 white flashes every 10 seconds)"
Light range9.8
Automatedtrue