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Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇳🇴Arendal, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse

This hexagonal wooden lighthouse, built in 1897, stands on four straight black piles. The lantern room is white with a red roof. Its light characteristic is an occulting white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. Located on the eastern tip of Tromøy island, northeast of Arendal, it marks a significant point in the coastal approach. The lighthouse structure itself is not open to the public, but the surrounding site is accessible. This light was first operated in 1897 and remains active.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation around the eastern approaches to Arendal, warning vessels of the extreme tip of Tromøy island.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Year Built
1897

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
white lantern with a red roof, on black piles
Material
wood

Structure: A hexagonal lantern, white with a red roof, mounted on four straight black piles.

Location

City
Arendal
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Agder
Sea Region
extreme eastern tip of the island of Tromøy, northeast of Arendal
Latitude
58.5120°
Longitude
8.9484°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Eydehavn(2.3 km)
ARLHS No.
NOR-351
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse at night?+
Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front displays the characteristic Oc White 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eydehavn at 2.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Arendal (5.3 NM WSW), Tvedestrand (6.4 NM N), Fevik (12 NM SW), Vikkilen (13.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front 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 Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front 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.