Siglunes Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Siglunes Lighthouse
The Siglunes lighthouse, built in 1908, is the oldest light on Iceland's northern coast. The lighthouse features a 12-meter-tall, cylindrical concrete tower, painted yellow and topped with a red lantern and gallery. It is connected to a single-story concrete keeper's dwelling. The light source is situated at a focal height of 46 meters, projecting a white flash every 7.5 seconds for a distance of 18.1 nautical miles. The site previously included a wooden keeper's cottage and a white daymark with a red stripe. The original Fresnel lens, transferred from the Reykjanes lighthouse, was taken out in 1992 and is now exhibited at the Herring Era Museum. The lighthouse's 100th anniversary was observed in 2008.
Why it matters: This structure marks a northern cape of Iceland, serving as a navigation aid for ships in the region. Its distinction as the oldest lighthouse on the north coast and the retention of its original lens contribute to its maritime historical significance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 7.5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 7.5s
- Focal Height
- 46m
- Geographic Range
- 18.1NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1908
Significant events: Original wooden keeper's cottage and daymark (white with a red horizontal band) in 1912, original Fresnel lens from Reykjanes lighthouse installed, lens removed in 1992 and put on display at Herring Era Museum, 100th anniversary celebrated in 2008
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Siglufjordur(3.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L4656
- NGA No.
- 18732
- ARLHS No.
- ICE-080
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- Yellow with a red lantern
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story concrete keeper's house
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇸Iceland
- Region
- Fjallabyggð
- Sea Region
- Oldest lighthouse on Iceland's north coast, marking one of several very prominent capes on the coast, located on heights above the cape, about 6 km northeast of Siglufjörður
- Latitude
- 66.1926°
- Longitude
- -18.8206°
Nearby Vessels
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