Eigerøya
Eigerøya is an island in Eigersund, Norway. The island covers an area of 19.9 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi). Highest point is 131 m (430 ft) above sea level. Eigerøya is separated from the mainland by a narrow strait with length about 13 km (8 mi). A bridge over the strait connects Eigerøya to the mainland. The island has fish processing industry and other industries. Two lighthouses are located at the island, Eigerøy Lighthouse and Vibberodden Lighthouse.[1]
A naval battle was fought off the island by British and Dutch frigate squadrons at the Action of 22 August 1795.
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