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Knarrarósviti Lighthouse

Location and Accessibility

The Knarrarósviti lighthouse is situated on the island of Iceland, at an address of Knarrarósviti. It can be accessed by visiting the location directly.

History

The Knarrarósviti lighthouse was constructed in 1925.

Architecture

The tower height of the lighthouse is 30 meters (98 feet), while its focal height is 16 meters (52 feet). The light characteristics include a white light with a range of 16 nautical miles, and it operates on a period of 30 seconds. The light pattern consists of three flashes followed by a 27-second pause.

Materials

The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials.

Current Status

The Knarrarósviti lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation.

Heritage Status

The lighthouse has been designated as a notable historical landmark in Iceland.

Notable Historical Events

  • No specific events are recorded for the Knarrarósviti lighthouse.

Details

NameKnarrarósviti
City
CountryIceland
Coordinates63.823334, -20.975666
Current useactive navigation