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Name: Mykines Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Myggenaes Light

Nearest Town or City:
Mykines, , Faroe Islands

Location: Western tip of Mykines.


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Photo: Frantisek Staud

Managing Organization:
Royal Danish Admin. for Navigation & Hydrography

Tower Height: 46

Height of Focal Plane: 410

Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 20 seconds; range 21 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White, cylindrical cast iron tower; white lantern with red roof.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1909

Date Present Tower Built: 1909

Date Automated: 1970

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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