0156. Norway - Tranøy Lighthouse

The Tranøy Lighthouse is located on a small island on the South side of the upper Vestfjord and North of Hamarøy.  Tranøy Lighthouse was built in 1914 in Mohalmen in the Lofoten Islands; it was replaced by a shorter tower and got relocated here in 1936.  The Lighthouse has a easy access and the site is remarkably scenic with a spectacular view across the Vestfjord to the high mountaines of the Lofoten Islands.  

Tranøy Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-I with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 1-Sep-2005.

Established in 1864 and relocated in 1936, the Tranøy Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower painted RED with one WHITE HORIZONTAL band
• Height is 27 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE, RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING 3 times every 10 seconds

0155. Norway - Jomfruland Lighthouse

Norway, the Land of Midnight Sun, has large number of lighthouses along its coastline of 60,000 km long.  Jomfruland Lighthouse is located near the center of the Jomfruland island which comes under the Telemark county of Larvik Area.  Jomfruland is a low island, lying parallel to the coast of the Skagerrak off the mouth of the Kragerofjord.  The location houses the inactive old round brick tower built in 1839.

Jomfruland Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-I with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 1-Sep-2005.

Built in the year 1938, the Jomfruland Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower painted WHITE
• Lantern dome painted RED
• Height is 31 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is CONTINUOUS with a brighter FLASH every 15 seconds

0145. Norway - Lindesnes Lighthouse Picture Cancellation (PostMark)

The Lindesnes Lighthouse is one of the Norway's best known and most historic lighthouse(s) located at the Southermost point of the mainland Ness.  The Lighthouse marks the entrance to the Baltic Sea from the North Sea.  The Lighthouse was established in 1655, but soon abandoned and only lit again in 1725.  

The Lighthouse has a visual and functional connection with Markoy Lighthouse was lit at the same to avoid confusion with Skagen Lighthouse in Denmark.   In 1822, the Lighthouse was listed a closed.  A new light was installed in 1854.  The Lighthouse was automated in 2003.  Cultural remains from the World War II helps to underline the strategic importance of the lighthouse.

The Lindesnes Lighthouse is pictured in the Postmark released by Norway Post. 

Built in the year 1656, the  LINDESNES Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower painted WHITE
• Lantern and Gallery painted RED
• Height is 16 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 20 seconds

0141. Norway - Medfjordbåen Lighthouse

Medfjordbåen Lighthouse is located  in the lower Oslofjord off the west coast, North-East of Tonsberg.  The Lighthouse stands outside Slagentangen in the county of Vestfold.  Medfjordbåen Lighthouse is a familiar rounding mark in the annual Faerder Regatta, on the way to Asgardstrand and Horten.  

Medfjordbåen Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-III with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 15-Jun-2012.  The First vertical stamp released in this Norwegian Lighthouse Series.

Built in the year 1876, the Medfjordbåen Lighthouse:

• Tower is slender ROUND CYLINDRICAL
• Tower supports a ROUND watch room with small lantern on the roof
• Height is 13 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE or RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING 3 times every 8 seconds

0140. Norway - Kavringen Lighthouse

Kavringen Lighthouse is located  in the inner harbour of Oslo, between Hovedoya and Filipstad container terminal.  The Lighthouse is visible from the harbour of Oslo.  Lighthouse is accessible only by boat.  The Lighthouse guides vessels in the region Hovedoya, Vippetangen and into Bjorvika.  

In 1890, when DS Norge ran aground on the Kavringen skerries, it was felt to have to better lighting to the western approach.  This led to the construction of the Kavringen Lighthouse in 1892.

Kavringen Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-III with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 15-Jun-2012.   The First vertical stamp released in this Norwegian Lighthouse Series.

Built in the year 1892, the KAVRINGEN Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL wood
• Tower painted WHITE with one narrow RED HORIZONTAL band
• Lantern is wood topped by spire
• Lantern painted BROWN
• Height is 13 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE or RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING in group of 3