Gjeslingene Lighthouse Explained

Gjeslingene Lighthouse Gjæslingan fyrstasjon
Coordinates:	64.7269°N 10.8542°W
Location:	Trøndelag, Norway
Yearbuilt:	1877
Automated:	1987
Foundation:	Stone
Construction:	Cast iron
Shape:	Cylindrical tower
Marking:	White with red top
Range:	14.7nmi
Characteristic:	Fl W 10s
Racon:	G
Country:	Norway
Countrynumber:	530000

Gjeslingene Lighthouse (no|Gjeslingene fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Nærøysund Municipality in Trøndelag, Norway.^[1]

It was established in 1877, was reinforced in 1961 and automated in 1987.^[2]

Gjæslingan lighthouse stands on the islet of Haraldsøykråka in the island group Sør-Gjæslingan øya on the north side of the Foldafjord. The white building consists of a 24.3m (79.7feet) high red iron tower on a stone base. The white light flashes once every ten seconds, and it can be seen for about 14nmi. The lighthouse also emits a "G" Racon signal.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

See also

• Lighthouses in Norway
• List of lighthouses in Norway

External links

• Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gjeslingan fyrstasjon. Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Norwegian. 2011-10-04.
2. Encyclopedia: Gjeslingene fyr . Store norske leksikon. Henriksen, Petter. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Norwegian. 30 September 2011.
3. Web site: Gjæslingan. Store norske leksikon. Knut A Rosvold. October 1, 2016.
4. Web site: Sør-Gjæslingan. Store norske leksikon. Knut A Rosvold. October 1, 2016.
5. Web site: Folda – Foldfjorden. Store norske leksikon. Knut A Rosvold. 2016-10-01.
6. Book: Norwegian Coastal Administration

   . 2008. Norske Fyrliste 2008. PDF. Kystverket. Norwegian Coastal Administration. Norwegian. 978-82-450-0628-5. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724181909/http://www.kystverket.no/arch/_img/9719183.pdf. 2011-07-24.