Kvannskjeret Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kvannskjeret Lighthouse
Also known as: Kvannskjeret (Kvanskjær)
Kvannskjeret is a cylindrical lighthouse constructed of cast iron, standing 31 meters tall. It is mounted on a two-story octagonal masonry base and topped with a lantern and gallery. The light emits a single white flash every 60 seconds. Its focal height is 13.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a small island off the west coast of Askrova, near Kinn. While the island site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse ensures safe passage for local maritime traffic navigating the intricate island passages off Askrova's west coast.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 60s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 60s
- Focal Height
- 13.5m
- Geographic Range
- 11.5NM
Location
- City
- Kinn
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Vestland
- Sea Region
- small island off the west coast of Askrova
- Latitude
- 61.5184°
- Longitude
- 4.8810°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Floro(6.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L0271
- NGA No.
- 4976
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-283
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 31m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a 2-story octagonal masonry base
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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