Nakkholmsteinen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nakkholmsteinen Lighthouse
Also known as: #Nakkholmsteinen
Nakkholmsteinen light is situated about 400 meters west of Nakkholmen island, marking a submerged shoal. The initial construction date of the first structure is unknown. Originally, a 6-meter lantern sat atop a stone pier. This original structure has since been replaced, and the light now operates from a mast. The light is green with an isophase cycle every 2 seconds. It is approximately 14 meters above sea level and has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The light's location on the shoal means it is only accessible by boat.
Why it matters: This light is essential for navigating the waters west of Nakkholmen island, warning mariners of the underlying shoal and helping to prevent groundings.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 2s
- Raw Code
- Iso G 2s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
Significant events: Replaced
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: Nakkholmsteinen light guides mariners navigating the waters west of Nakkholmen island, marking a submerged shoal that poses a hazard to vessels. Its exact origins are lost to time, with the initial structure's construction date remaining unknown. Originally, a modest 6-meter lantern was mounted atop a sturdy round stone pier, serving as a vital aid to navigation. Over the years, this original structure was replaced, and today, the light emanates from a mast, continuing its essential role in maritime safety. Situated approximately 400 meters west of Nakkholmen, the light's location on the shoal means it is only reachable by boat, offering a sense of remoteness. While the site itself is open for those who make the journey, the current light structure, being a mast, does not offer public access. It remains an active and functional navigational aid, quietly performing its duty in the local seascape.
Location
- City
- Oslo
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Sea Region
- A shoal about 400 m west of the island of Nakkholmen.
- Latitude
- 59.8894°
- Longitude
- 10.6847°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Oslo(1.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B2416.5
- NGA No.
- 0475.1
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