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Risholmen Lighthouse

Iso Green 2s🇳🇴Hitra, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Risholmen Lighthouse

Also known as: #Risholmen

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 12 meters tall on a shoal in the Djupsund. Its square base supports a lantern and gallery, and the structure is painted black. The focal height of the light is 6 meters, casting a green flash on a 2-second cycle. This facility replaced an earlier navigation aid that marked the shoal. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed to visitors. This lighthouse is located near Hitra, with the nearest port 2.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The light is essential for safe passage through the Djupsund, warning vessels of the shoal it marks and assisting navigation along the Trondheimsleia.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso G 2s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Hitra
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
A shoal in the Djupsund, just off the Trondheimsleia, opposite the Hitra airport.
Latitude
63.4939°
Longitude
9.0394°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hitra(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L1178.
NGA No.
7052
ARLHS No.
NOR-247
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Risholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Risholmen displays the characteristic Iso 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Risholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Risholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hitra at 2.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Hestvika (5.5 NM NE), Ansnes (8.7 NM N), Tjeldbergodden (10.7 NM WSW), HOLLA (10.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Risholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Risholmen 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 Risholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Risholmen 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.