Knappen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Knappen Lighthouse
The Knappen lighthouse stands atop a cliff on the eastern side of Grimstadfjord in Norway. It features a white tower with a 4-meter lantern. The light emits alternating red and green signals on an 8-second cycle, with two occultations in that period for each color. This distinctive characteristic aids vessels navigating the fjord. The lighthouse is situated 0.6 km from the nearest port, Straume, and has a focal height of 26.5 meters. Its geographic range extends to 14.6 nautical miles.
Why it matters: The Knappen lighthouse's directional red and green light is important for vessels navigating the Grimstadfjord's specific contours. Its placement high on a cliff ensures visibility, aiding safe passage through this Norwegian waterway.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Red/Green
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Oc(2) R G 8s
- Focal Height
- 26.5m
- Geographic Range
- 14.6NM
Location
- City
- Bergen
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Vestland
- Sea Region
- Grimstadfjord, Norway
- Latitude
- 60.3280°
- Longitude
- 5.2505°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: A 4m lantern, situated atop a cliff.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Straume(0.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B3806
- NGA No.
- 3580
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب Norway، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.