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Børøyholmen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Børøyholmen Lighthouse

Børøyholmen lighthouse is a 13m concrete post. It has a lantern and gallery and is painted white, with a red lantern roof. First lit in 1970, it superseded a light station active from 1874. The former station featured an 8m tower connected to a keeper's dwelling, which was removed in 1973. The present lighthouse gives a directional light with white, red, or green signals, repeating every 6 seconds. Its reach is 11.3 nautical miles. The light is active and functions as a navigation marker.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the waters east of Hestvika, near Hitra island. Its directed signals assist ships in navigating local waterways and reaching the island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1970

Significant events: replaced the historic light station, house was demolished in 1973

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hitra(4.5 km)
NGA No.
NF-409400
ARLHS No.
NOR-065

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 13m concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.

Location

City
Hitra
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
small island about 1.2 km (3/4 mi) east of Hestvika, the village at the eastern end of the island of Hitra
Latitude
63.5720°
Longitude
9.2232°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Børøyholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Børøyholmen 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 Børøyholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Børøyholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hestvika at 1.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Hitra (4.5 NM SW), Ansnes (7.2 NM WNW), Dolmøy (12.6 NM WNW), Hammarvika - Frøya (13.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Børøyholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Børøyholmen 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 Børøyholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Børøyholmen 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.