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Flatholmen Lighthouse

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Location
  
Rogaland, Norway

Construction
  
Concrete tower

Markings / pattern
  
White with red top

Height
  
8.2 m

Automated
  
1984

Year first lit
  
1862

Tower shape
  
Cylindrical tower

Focal height
  
17.5 metres (57 ft)

Opened
  
1957

Year first constructed
  
1957

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Fladholmen Lighthouse or Flatholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fladholmen/Flatholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Sola municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small, flat islet located just west of the village of Tananger. The lighthouse was established in 1862, rebuilt in 1952, and replaced with an electric lamp in 1984.

Map of Flatholmen, 4056 Tananger, Norway

The 8.2-metre (27 ft) tall, concrete lighthouse is white with a red top. The light sits at an elevation of 17.5 metres (57 ft) above sea level. The occulting light is on for 3 seconds, then off for 3 seconds. The light is white, red or green depending on the direction. The 35,100-candela light can be seen for up to 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi). The station includes at least two 1-1/2 story keeper's houses and several other buildings.

References

Flatholmen Lighthouse Wikipedia