Dragøyskjær Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dragøyskjær Lighthouse
Dragøyskjær is a skeletal lighthouse standing 6.5 meters tall, situated on a reef approximately 4 kilometers north of the Halsvær light off Senja's south coast. It features a 5-meter focal height with a white lantern, red roof, and black piles on a square platform supported by four straight piles. The light emits an isophase white, red, or green signal on a 6-second cycle, offering a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. This structure is operational and located in the Troms region of Norway. While the site is open to visitors by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Torsken, 16.4 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe passage along Senja's south coast, specifically marking a hazardous submerged reef. Its directional light changes color based on the approach angle, providing precise guidance through complex waters.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso WGR 6s
- Focal Height
- 5m
- Geographic Range
- 8.4NM
Location
- City
- Senja
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Troms
- Sea Region
- a reef off Senja's south coast, Norway, about 4 km north of the Halsvær light
- Latitude
- 69.0657°
- Longitude
- 17.0168°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Torsken(16.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L3476
- NGA No.
- 13000
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6.5m
- Tower Shape
- skeletal
- Tower Color
- black
Structure: A 6.5m lantern on a square platform supported by four straight piles, with a white lantern, red roof, and black piles.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Dragøyskjær على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Norway، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.