Helnes Lighthouse

Helnes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Helnes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located on the northeastern coast of the island of Magerøya in Nordkapp Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western side of the mouth of the large Porsangerfjorden, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of the village of Kamøyvær and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of the town of Honningsvåg. The lighthouse was established in 1908, destroyed during World War II in 1944, rebuilt from 1946–1948, and automated in 2004. A radio beacon was established in 1955 and it emits a racon signal that is a Morse code letter N (– •).[1][2][3]

Helnes Lighthouse
Helnes fyrstasjon
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View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
LocationTroms og Finnmark, Norway
Coordinates71°03′42.2″N 26°13′21.4″E
Tower
Constructed1908 (first)
ConstructionConcrete
Automated2004
Height10 metres (33 ft)
ShapeSquare tower
Markingswhite with red top
Fog signalNone
RaconN (– •)
Light
First litlate 1940s (current)
Focal height37.5 metres (123 ft)
Intensity1,371,000 candela
Range13.5 nmi (25.0 km; 15.5 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 30s
Norway no.946000

The 10-metre (33 ft) tall white concrete tower has a light on top at an elevation of 37.5 metres (123 ft) above sea level. The 1,371,000-candela light emits two white flashes every 30 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) in all directions.[1][2][4]

See also

References
  1. Kystverket (2018). Norske Fyrliste (PDF) (in Norwegian). ISBN 9788245015959. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  2. Rowlett, Russ (2011-07-19). "Lighthouses of Norway: Hammerfest Area". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2018-06-08.
  3. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Helnes fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
  4. "Helnes fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 7 January 2012.


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