Langøytangen Lighthouse Explained

Langøytangen Lighthouse
Langøytangen fyrstasjon
Mapframe-Zoom:7
Mapframe-Marker:lighthouse
Mapframe-Caption:Location of the lighthouse
Location:Telemark, Norway
Yearbuilt:1839 (first)
Yearlit:1876 (current)
Automated:1990
Foundation:granite
Construction:masonry
Shape:square tower
Marking:white with red top
Range:Red: 5.9nmi
Green: 5.6nmi
White: 8nmi
Fogsignal:yes
Country:Norway
Countrynumber:044200

Langøytangen Lighthouse (no|Langøytangen fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund Sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.[1] [2] [3]

The light sits at an elevation of, emitting a white, red, or green light depending on direction. The light is occulting once every 6 seconds. The tall square stone tower is attached to one end of a one-story keeper's house. The lighthouse is painted white and the lantern and gallery on top are painted red. A foghorn emits two blasts every 60 seconds.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Ryvarden, Leif . Leif Ryvarden

    . KystNorge . Lauritzen, Per Roger . Gyldendal . 2006 . 978-82-05-35265-0 . 1-3 . Oslo . Leif Ryvarden.

  2. http://www.fyr.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=743:langoeytangen-fyrstasjon&catid=98:telemark&Itemid=576 Norwegian Lighthouse Association
  3. Encyclopedia: Langøytangen fyr . Store norske leksikon . Wisting . Tor . Norwegian . 2011-09-19.