Andenes
Andenes has a focal height of 40 metres, a tower height of 40 metres and a range of 17.8 nautical miles. It was built in 1859.
- Focal height
- 40 metres
- Tower height
- 40 metres
- Range
- 17.8 nautical miles
- Built
- 1859
- First lit
- 1859
- Automated
- 1978
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Govt and private
- Coordinates
- 69.32514, 16.1203
The Andenes Lighthouse is located in the village of Andenes at the northern end of the island of Andøya in the Vesterålen archipelago, Nordland county, Norway. It was established in 1859 and is a significant landmark in the region. The lighthouse features a tapered cylindrical tower made of cast iron, standing at a height of 40 meters, and is painted red.
The lighthouse was automated in 1978 and emits a continuous white light with a more intense flash every 30 seconds, visible for about 18 nautical miles. The light is active from August 10 to April 26 each year, but is not operated during the rest of the year due to the midnight sun. The lighthouse is managed by the nearby Andøy Museum, which offers guided tours during the summer season, making it a popular tourist destination.
The Andenes Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been listed as a protected site in 1999. It is now one of the most well-known and visited lighthouses in Norway's Arctic region. With its rich history and unique features, the Andenes Lighthouse is a notable landmark in the region, attracting visitors from around the world.
Light and tower
It has a tapered cylindrical tower. The tower is built of [[Cast iron]]. Its daymark is red. The light has a focal height of 40 metres. The light has a range of 17.8 nautical miles. It carries a [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It was first lit in 1859. It was automated in 1978. Its recorded status is active. It is managed by Andøymuseet.
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- Name
- Andenes Lighthouse<br />''Andenes fyrstasjon''
- Owner
- Govt and private
- Status
- Active
- Marking
- Red
- Range Nm
- 17.8
- Lens Type
- [[Fresnel lens]]
- Protected
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1859
- Tower Shape
- Tapered cylindrical tower
- Image Caption
- View of the lighthouse
- Location Text
- Andøy
- Focal Height M
- 40
- Managing Agent
- Andøymuseet
- Tower Height M
- 40
- Year Automated
- 1978
- Year First Lit
- 1859
- Intensity Candelas
- 152,500 [[Candela|cd]] (continuous)<br />2,358,000 candela (flash)
- Construction Material
- [[Cast iron]]