Midsund Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Midsund Lighthouse Lighthouse
Midsund Lighthouse is a 6.5-meter cylindrical concrete post situated on a rocky point on the southwest part of Midøya in Drønesundvågen. It is painted white and features a red lantern roof. The light source is positioned 7.5 meters above sea level, with a visibility range of 9.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse flashes Oc(2) WRG 8s, with the white, red, or green color indicating direction. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower is not open for entry. Midsund, the closest port, is 2.8 kilometers distant.
Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for ships transiting the waterways and marking the southwest point of Midøya. Its directional light characteristic warns mariners of potential hazards in the vicinity.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Oc(2) WRG 8s
- Focal Height
- 7.5m
- Geographic Range
- 9.5NM
Location
- City
- Molde
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Møre og Romsdal
- Sea Region
- A promontory on the southwest side of Midøya in Drønesundvågen
- Latitude
- 62.6622°
- Longitude
- 6.5701°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Midsund(2.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L0942.4
- NGA No.
- 6436
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- White with a red lantern roof
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 6.5m cylindrical concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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