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Digranes Lighthouse

LFl White/Red/Green 20s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Digranes Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, standing 19 meters tall, was built in 1947 on an islet located 3 kilometers east of Bakkafjörður. Its structure is a red, cylindrical tower topped with a lantern and gallery. The focal height reaches 28 meters, and it emits a long white, red, or green flash every 20 seconds, varying by direction. Construction of the tower was finished during World War II, but it was not activated until after the war concluded. The lighthouse is operational and has a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: Completed during World War II, this lighthouse offers precise directional guidance through its color-changing light, assisting vessels navigating the coastal waters near Bakkafjörður.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl White/Red/Green 20s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
20s
Raw Code
LFl W R G 20s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1947

Significant events: completed during World War II and activated after the war

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Thorshofn(16.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L4714
NGA No.
18908
ARLHS No.
ICE-033

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Sea Region
on an islet just off a cape 3 km east of the fishing town of Bakkafjörður
Latitude
66.0575°
Longitude
-14.7331°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Digranes Lighthouse at night?+
Digranes displays the characteristic LFl White/Red/Green 20s. 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 Digranes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Digranes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bakkafjördur at 3.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Thorshofn (16.8 NM WNW), Vopnafjördur (18.7 NM S), Raufarhöfn (37.7 NM NW), Borgarfjørdur eystri (39.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Digranes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Digranes 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 Digranes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Digranes 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.