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Hamsundpollen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Hamarøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hamsundpollen Lighthouse

The Hamsundpollen lighthouse is a 6-meter square tower topped with a lantern and gallery. It stands white with a red roof, situated on a promontory that guides vessels into the Hamsund, a protected sound east of Buvåg. The lighthouse emits an occulting white, red, and green light on a 4-second cycle. Its focal height reaches 6.5 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 9.1 nautical miles. While the site is open for visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation, specifically guiding vessels into the Hamsund. Its directional light provides critical real-time information to mariners traversing these intricate coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 4s
Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Location

City
Hamarøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
A promontory guiding vessels into the Hamsund, a protected sound east of Buvåg.
Latitude
68.1351°
Longitude
15.5327°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tranoy(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
L2691
NGA No.
11088

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hamsundpollen Lighthouse at night?+
Hamsundpollen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Hamsundpollen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hamsundpollen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Anfinnsletta at 12.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Evenestangen (12.7 NM SE), Bognes (13.2 NM ENE), Drag (13.3 NM ESE), Innhavet (13.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hamsundpollen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hamsundpollen 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 Hamsundpollen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hamsundpollen 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.