Dørgholmsund Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dørgholmsund Lighthouse
Established in 1894, the Dørgholmsund Lighthouse marks the northern entrance to a narrow sound that separates Skjurøy from Myken. This octagonal stone tower, standing 4 meters high, is topped by a lantern room. Its white and grey exterior contrasts with the surrounding coastal landscape. The lighthouse emits a white, red, or green light, changing color to indicate the correct approach. It stands on the northeastern point of Skjurøy, with a focal height of 14 meters above sea level and a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's sector light system is essential for safely navigating the Dørgholmsund, a narrow and potentially hazardous sound. It clearly delineates the navigable channel, guiding local fishing boats and other maritime traffic through this bottleneck, particularly during adverse weather or periods of low visibility.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Oc WRG 4s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1894
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Rodoy(15.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L2382
- NGA No.
- 10328
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white and grey
- Material
- stone
Structure: A 4m octagonal lantern on a stone base.
Location
- City
- Rødøy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Nordland
- Sea Region
- Located at the northeastern point of Skjurøy, marking the northern entrance to the narrow sound separating Skjurøy and Myken.
- Latitude
- 66.7628°
- Longitude
- 12.4855°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Dørgholmsund على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Norway، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.