Feistein
Feistein has a focal height of 34 metres, a tower height of 25 metres and a range of 16.8 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 34 metres
- Tower height
- 25 metres
- Range
- 16.8 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1859
- Automated
- 1990
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 58.8267, 5.50578
Feistein Lighthouse is located in Rogaland county, Norway, on a small island in Klepp Municipality, off the coast of Jæren. The lighthouse was established in 1859 and automated in 1990. It is managed by Klepp Kommune and is an important aid to navigation for ships in the area.
The lighthouse has a tapered cylindrical tower made of cast iron, standing 26 meters tall on a concrete base. The tower is painted red with two white stripes towards the top, and the main light emits two white flashes every 20 seconds. The light has an intensity of 2,430,000 candelas and can be seen for up to 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse also has a secondary light and emits a morse code racon signal.
Feistein Lighthouse has a rich history, having been in operation for over 150 years. During this time, it has played a crucial role in guiding ships safely along the coast of Norway. Today, the lighthouse remains an important part of the country's maritime heritage, and its unique appearance makes it a notable landmark in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 34 metres. The light has a range of 16.8 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1859. It was automated in 1990. Its recorded status is active.
Details
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 16.8
- Protected
- Yes
- Location Text
- Klepp
- Focal Height M
- 34
- Tower Height M
- 25
- Year Automated
- 1990
- Year First Lit
- 1859