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Manndauden Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Brønnøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Manndauden Lighthouse

Manndauden lighthouse is a metal skeletal tower measuring 5 meters high, with its focal plane at 5.5 meters. The structure features a lantern and gallery supported by black piles, painted white with a red lantern roof. It emits an occulting light with three white, red, or green flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 8.6 nautical miles. This aid to navigation is located on a reef in the Velfjord, approximately 800 meters east of the Horn ferry terminal. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local navigation within the Velfjord, marking a reef east of the Horn ferry terminal and guiding traffic, including the ferries operating between Horn and Anddalsvåg.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WRG 10s
Focal Height
5.5m
Geographic Range
8.6NM

Location

City
Brønnøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
A reef in the Velfjord, 800 m east of the ferry terminal at Horn.
Latitude
65.5831°
Longitude
12.3198°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bronnoysund(6.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L2080
NGA No.
9428

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
White with red lantern roof and black piles
Material
metal

Structure: lantern and gallery supported by tripod piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Manndauden Lighthouse at night?+
Manndauden displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 10 seconds. 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 Manndauden Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Manndauden Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brønnøysund at 7.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Igerøy (7.4 NM NW), Vega (8.9 NM WNW), Berg (13.2 NM SSW), Lessremman (13.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Manndauden Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Manndauden 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.
What shipping routes pass near Manndauden Lighthouse?+
Manndauden Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Manndauden Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Manndauden 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.