Utsira Lighthouse

Utsira Lighthouse
Utsira north tower
View of the Utsira Lighthouse
LocationUtsira Island, Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates59°18′N 4°52′E / 59.3°N 4.87°E / 59.3; 4.87
Tower
Constructed1844 
Foundationstone basement
Constructionstone tower
Automated2004 
Height13 m (43 ft) 
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred tower and lantern, white trim
Heritagecultural property 
Light
Focal height78 m (256 ft) 
Lens1st order Fresnel lens
Intensity986,200 candela
Range23 nmi (43 km; 26 mi)
CharacteristicFl(3) W 60s 

Utsira Lighthouse (Norwegian: Utsira fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Rogaland county, Norway. It sits on the western side of the island of Utsira in Utsira Municipality.

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