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Brekneholmen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Farsund, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brekneholmen Lighthouse

Also known as: Brekneholmen (Borhaug)

A square pyramidal tower constructed in 1894 stands on a rocky ridge at the south end of an island near Vestbygda. This white structure, standing 5 meters tall with a focal height of 9 meters, is topped by a red lantern roof. It emits a sector light that flashes white, red, or green every 6 seconds, with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The ridge itself acts as a natural breakwater for the harbor of Vestbygda. Access to the site is possible via a causeway connecting the island to the mainland.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's sector light system offers precise guidance, delineating the natural rocky breakwater and hazards within the approach channel to Vestbygda harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Farsund(6.9 km)
Admiralty No.
B3106
NGA No.
1780
ARLHS No.
NOR-327

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Farsund
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Agder
Sea Region
a rocky ridge that provides a natural breakwater for the harbor of Vestbygda. Located at the south end of the island, just off Vestbygda.
Latitude
58.0944°
Longitude
6.5840°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brekneholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Brekneholmen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brekneholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brekneholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Farsund at 6.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Kirkehamn (8.5 NM N), Abelnes (8.9 NM NNE), Flekkefjord (11.9 NM N), Hausvikstrand (13 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brekneholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brekneholmen Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Brekneholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brekneholmen Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.