Grinna Lighthouse Explained

Grinna Lighthouse Grinna fyrstasjon
Coordinates:	64.7544°N 10.975°W
Location:	Trøndelag, Norway
Yearbuilt:	1904
Yearlit:	1987
Foundation:	Stone
Construction:	Cast iron tower
Shape:	Cylindrical tower
Marking:	Red
Range:	12.5nmi
Characteristic:	Oc WRG 6s
Country:	Norway
Countrynumber:	529500

Grinna Lighthouse (Norwegian: Grinna fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Nærøysund in Trøndelag, Norway. It was established in 1904 and automated in 1987.^[1] Grinna lighthouse stands on the islet of Grinna in the South Gjæslingan island group on the north side of the Foldafjord. The 19m (62feet) high red tower emits a light every six seconds. The white occulting light flashes every six seconds, and it can be seen for about 12.5nmi.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Lighthouses in Norway
• List of lighthouses in Norway

External links

• Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening
• Picture of Grinna Lighthouse

Notes and References

1. Web site: Grinna fyr. Store norske leksikon. Store norske leksikon. Norwegian. 2011-10-04.
2. Web site: Grinna fyrstasjon. Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Norwegian. 2011-10-04.
3. 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.