Grunnsundholmen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Grunnsundholmen Lighthouse
Also known as: Grunnsundholmen (Furasund, Grunnesundsholmen)
The Grunnsundholmen lighthouse is a square, wooden tower built in 1928, standing 6 meters tall. It is situated on a small island in the Furasund, northwest of Eigerøy and near Eigersund. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, with the light positioned 8 meters above sea level. Its geographic range is 6 nautical miles. The lighthouse was operational until 2015. A 1-1/2 story wood house, formerly the keeper's residence, is also on the property.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for safe passage through the Furasund, a waterway on the northwest side of Eigerøy, and represents a link to the region's seafaring heritage.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- from front
- Focal Height
- 8m
- Geographic Range
- 6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1928
Significant events: Inactive since 2015
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Maurholen(0.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B3188
- NGA No.
- 1968
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-101
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- wood
Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Eigersund
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Rogaland
- Sea Region
- small island in the Furasund, on the northwest side of Eigerøy
- Latitude
- 58.4605°
- Longitude
- 5.9016°
Nearby Vessels
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