Kaura
Kaura has a focal height of 30 metres, a tower height of 22 metres and a range of 16 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 30 metres
- Tower height
- 22 metres
- Range
- 16 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1931
- Automated
- 1959
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 64.23994, 10.16759
The Kaura Lighthouse is located in Trøndelag county, Norway, specifically on the small island of Kaura in the mouth of the Brandsfjorden. The lighthouse was built in 1931 and stands at a height of 22 meters with a cylindrical cast iron tower and a stone foundation. It features a distinctive red and white color scheme, with one white band around the tower and a white basement.
The lighthouse was automated in 1959 and operates with a 4,050-candela light that emits two flashes every 10 seconds, flashing white, red, or green depending on the direction. The light can be seen for distances of up to 10.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse also features a concrete boathouse and a 40-meter long concrete bridge connecting it to the shore.
The Kaura Lighthouse has a notable history, having been constructed to aid navigation in the region. Its automation in 1959 marked a significant change in its operation, allowing it to continue serving as an important aid to navigation in the area. Today, the lighthouse remains an important part of Norway's maritime heritage, and its unique design and location make it a notable landmark in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 30 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1931. It was automated in 1959. Its recorded status is active.
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Details
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 16
- Protected
- Yes
- Location Text
- Åfjord
- Focal Height M
- 30
- Tower Height M
- 22
- Year Automated
- 1959
- Year First Lit
- 1931