Kvitsøy Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Kvitsøy, Norway.
The octagonal stone tower rises 27 meters high on the western side of Ydstebøhamn village, marking the entrance to Boknafjorden near Stavanger.
The original structure from 1700 used a coal-powered bucket light system, while the current tower dates from 1829 and received a 7-meter extension in 1859.
The lighthouse represents maritime navigation traditions in Norway, featuring a white-painted exterior structure with a distinguishing red lantern at its peak.
The automated lighthouse emits four white flashes every 40 seconds, with a focal height of 45.2 meters above sea level and visibility range of 18.5 nautical miles.
A replica model of the 1700 bucket light system stands next to the current lighthouse, installed during the 2005 millennium celebration of Kvitsøy.
Location: Kvitsøy
Inception: 1700
Height: 27 m
GPS coordinates: 59.06194,5.40000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:24
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