Tyrhaug Lighthouse
Tyrhaug Lighthouse has a focal height of 18 metres, a tower height of 14 metres and a range of 13.4 nautical miles. It was built in 1833.
- Focal height
- 18 metres
- Tower height
- 14 metres
- Range
- 13.4 nautical miles
- Built
- 1833
- First lit
- 1833
- Automated
- 1967
- Light characteristic
- Oc (2) WRG
- Status
- Active
- Coordinates
- 63.31042, 8.22678
The Tyrhaug Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in Smøla Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is situated on the islet of Ringholmen, east of the island of Edøya, off the southeast coast of the main island of Smøla. The lighthouse is only accessible by boat, making it a remote and isolated structure.
The Tyrhaug Lighthouse was established in 1833 and automated in 1967. It features a square tower with a balcony and lantern attached to the keeper's house, standing at a height of 14.2 meters. The tower is painted white with a red balcony and lantern, and the light emits white, red, or green light depending on the direction, occulting twice during each period. The light has an intensity of 20,700 candela and can be seen for up to 13.4 nautical miles.
The lighthouse has a rich history, and its automation in 1967 marked a significant milestone in its operation. Today, the Tyrhaug Lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation in the area, guiding mariners through the Edøyfjorden. Despite its remote location, the lighthouse continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of maritime traffic in the region.
Light and tower
It has a square tower with balcony and lantern attached to keeper's house tower. Its daymark is white tower, red balcony and lantern. The light has a focal height of 18 metres. The light has a range of 13.4 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Oc (2) WRG. It was first lit in 1833. It was automated in 1967. Its recorded status is active.
Details
- Name
- Tyrhaug Lighthouse
- Status
- Active
- Marking
- white tower, red balcony and lantern
- Range Nm
- 13.4
- Year Built
- 1833
- Description
- '''Tyrhaug Lighthouse''' (; historical: ''Kyrhaug'') is a coastal lighthouse located in Smøla Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It sits in the Edøyfjorden on the islet of Ringholmen, east of the island of Edøya, off the southeast coast of the main island of Smøla. The lighthouse is only accessible by boat.
- Tower Shape
- square tower with balcony and lantern attached to keeper's house
- Image Caption
- Tyrhaug Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[Møre og Romsdal]]<br> [[Norway]]
- Focal Height M
- 18
- Tower Height M
- 14
- Year Automated
- 1967
- Year First Lit
- 1833
- Intensity Candelas
- 20,700 [[candela]]
- Light Characteristic
- Oc (2) WRG