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Gilleleje / Nakkehoved West Fyr
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Gilleleje / Nakkehoved West Fyr
Keywords: Oresund;Denmark;Sjaelland
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Album name:Bergwind / Denmark
Rating (1 votes):55555(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
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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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fluorite   [Jan 23, 2022 am31 02:06 AM]
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.
mitko   [Jan 23, 2022 pm31 04:15 PM]
Interesting info!

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