The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-10 00:00:00

THE LIGHTS ON UDSIIIE.

In connexion with the notic issued by the department
on the 17th of May last, it is hereby made known that
the two new lights erected on the island of Udsire will
be lighted on the evening of the 15th of August next.
These two lights, which are to be fix, d, and to be
seen from every side, are situated 330 ells WO English
feet from each other), 68 deg. east of south, and 68 deg.
west of north by the compass.
The lights will burn the year round, and will be
lighted from Easter to Michaelmas an hour after sun-
set, and from Michaelmas to Easter half an hour after
sunset, and continue burning till sunrise.
The elevation of the lights above the level of the sea
is 248 Norwegian feet, equal to about 264 English. In
order that they may serve as beacons during day, the
towers or lighthouses are painted of a light red colour.
The latitude of the most easternmost light is's9 deg.
18 min. 18 sec. north, and longitude 4 deg. 53 min. 36
sec. east of Greenwich.
The westernmost light is 59 deg. 18 min. 20 sec. north
lat., and long. 4 deg. 52 min. 24 sec. east of Greenwich.
The lights, it is supposed, will be seen in common
weather at a distance of from 18 to 20 miles.
(Signed) SIBBERN.
The Norwegian loyal Department,
Christiania. July 15, 1844.
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