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Gilleleje / Nakkehoved West Fyr |
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Album name: | Bergwind / Denmark | ||
Rating (1 votes): | (Show details) | ||
Current status (active, not active, museum etc): | active | ||
Construction details (year of built, shape etc): | 1772, 1898 increased. | ||
Height of the tower, m: | 21 | Focal plane elevation above sea level, m: | 54 |
Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, number of flashes etc): | Group flashing, 3 flashes per 20s, flash 0.4s, eclipse 3.6s, white | ||
Range, nm: | 20 nm | ||
Any other comments: | picture 2017 | ||
Coordinates (in any format): | 56 7.1574 N 12 20.5858 E | ||
Displayed: | 46 times | ||
Date added: | Jan 23, 2021 | ||
DateTime Original: | 2017:06:16 11:32:03 | ||
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Keywords: | Oresund / Denmark / Sjaelland | ||
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During the earthquake in 2008, Nakkehoved lighthouse in Gilleleje, Denmark, wobbled so much that some of the 30 litres of mercury leaked out. Naturally, this resulted in an order from the environmental authorities to remove the old mercury in its entirety.
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Interesting info!
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