Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse

Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Torbjørnskjær fyr, Urban East Norwegian: [ˈtʊ̂rbjøːɳʂæːr ˈfyːr]) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway.[1] It marks the east side of the entrance to the Oslofjord, with Færder marking the west. The light is powered by solar power. Landing conditions are very difficult, and nowadays service calls are made via helicopter. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.

Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse
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LocationHvaler, Norway Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates59°00′N 10°47′E / 59°N 10.78°E / 59; 10.78
Tower
Constructed1872 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructiongranite Edit this on Wikidata
Automated1990 Edit this on Wikidata
Height17.9 m (59 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Shapesquare Edit this on Wikidata
Markingsunpainted (house), red (lantern) Edit this on Wikidata
Power sourcesolar energy Edit this on Wikidata
Heritagecultural property Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height25.7 m (84 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Lensthird order Fresnel lens Edit this on Wikidata
Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl W 10s Edit this on Wikidata

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Østfold (Fredrikstad Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
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