Svinøy Lighthouse
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Svinøy Lighthouse (Norwegian: Svinøy fyrstasjon) is a fully automated lighthouse situated on the island of Svinøy in the sea off the Stad peninsula. It is located in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, on the western coast of Norway. The island lies within sight of the mainland and it is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the nearest island. The island of Skorpa (in Sande) is located about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) to the east. The island is 300 metres (980 ft) east to west and 900 metres (3,000 ft) north to south. The island rises 35 metres (115 ft) out of the sea and is exposed to severe climatic conditions year round.[1][2]
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Location | Herøy, Møre og Romsdal Norway |
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Coordinates | 62.327686°N 5.267073°E / 62.327686; 5.267073 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1905 |
Foundation | granite |
Construction | stone tower |
Automated | 2005 |
Height | 10.8 m (35 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower with red trim, red lantern |
Heritage | heritage site |
Light | |
Focal height | 46.2 m (152 ft) |
Range | 18.5 nmi (34.3 km; 21.3 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 30s. |
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