A vippefyr or bascule light or tipping lantern was a type of small navigational aid popular in Denmark in the 18th century and before.
In 1560 Frederick II of Denmark ordered the erection of Vippefyr at Skagen, Anholt and Kullen Lighthouse to mark the main route through Danish waters from the North Sea to the Baltic.[1] The current vippefyr at Skagen is a reproduction of the original, which dates back to 1626, preceding Frederick's decree.
You have a 100 foot long extension cord? I brought my hair dryer....
0 Replies
izzythepush
1
Reply
Fri 3 Jan, 2014 08:56 am
This may not look like much, but it's the site of the ancient Roman lighthouse of Portus, its whereabouts has eluded archaeologists for centuries. It's only been found now due to satellite imaging.
