Meløysund Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Meløysund Lighthouse
This concrete lighthouse, standing 7 meters tall, is situated at the eastern tip of Gjersholmen island. It guides vessels approaching Meløya or transiting the narrow passage between Meløya and Sørvika. The structure is painted white with a narrow black horizontal band, and its lantern roof is red. The focal height is 8.5 meters, and it emits a white, red, or green light that occurs on a 6-second cycle. Its geographic range extends to 9.9 nautical miles.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for safe maritime travel in its immediate vicinity, specifically directing vessels navigating the tight passage between Meløya and Sørvika. It ensures that ships can safely approach the harbor at Meløya.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc WGR 6s
- Focal Height
- 8.5m
- Geographic Range
- 9.9NM
Location
- City
- Meløy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Nordland
- Sea Region
- Located at the eastern tip of the island of Gjersholmen, a short distance south of Meløya, guiding vessels arriving in Meløya or passing through the narrow passage between Meløya and Sørvika.
- Latitude
- 66.8295°
- Longitude
- 13.5547°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7m
- Tower Color
- White with a narrow black horizontal band, lantern roof red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 7m concrete post with a lantern and gallery, painted white with a narrow black horizontal band and a red lantern roof.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Meloy(4.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L2426
- NGA No.
- 10472
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