Gjögur Lighthouse
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Gjögur Lighthouse

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About the lighthouse

Built2024
First lit1921
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height24 m
Light characteristicFl(4)WRG 30s
Range15 nautical miles
Building materialSteel lattice
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Automated

History

Gjögur Lighthouse was first established in 1921 at the tip of Gjögurtá by Hákarlavogur. The previous structure collapsed during a storm on 15 December 2023. It was rebuilt in 2024 as a 24-metre-high three-legged self-supporting steel lattice mast on concrete foundations.

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