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Pirholmen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 2s🇳🇴Austevoll, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pirholmen Lighthouse

Built in 1849, Pirholmen Lighthouse consists of a 1-1/2 story concrete keeper's house with a lantern window on its front. This structure, located on an island in the Bekkjarviksund southeast of Austevoll, served as a navigational aid until 1900. The keeper's house became a private residence in 1903. The light emits a single white, red, or green flash every 2 seconds. With a focal height of 7 meters, its geographic range is 9.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for safe passage through the Bekkjarviksund and represents an early architectural style for lighthouses in the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 2s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1849

Significant events: Inactive since 1900, house became private residence in 1903

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Austevoll(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
B3764
NGA No.
3488

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: A 1-1/2 story concrete keeper's house with a lantern window on its front.

Location

City
Austevoll
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
on an island in the Bekkjarviksund about 2 km southeast of Austevoll
Latitude
60.0909°
Longitude
5.1808°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pirholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Pirholmen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 2s. 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 Pirholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pirholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Austevoll at 0.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Storebø (1.3 NM E), Torangsvåg (1.5 NM NNW), Hufthammar (2 NM NNE), BEKKJARVIK (5.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pirholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pirholmen 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 Pirholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pirholmen 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.