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Senholmen Lighthouse

🇳🇴Senja, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Senholmen Lighthouse

Senholmen lighthouse was a 6-meter platform structure built on piles, painted white with a red lantern roof. It marked a skerry on the southern side of Torskenfjord near Senja. The lighthouse guided vessels through this area until its deactivation in 2016. Following its removal, the skerry is now unmarked by this aid.

Why it matters: The lighthouse served to precisely mark a skerry within Torskenfjord, aiding navigation in the area.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
platform
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
piles

Structure: A 6m platform structure supported by piles, with a lantern and gallery. The structure is painted white, and the lantern roof is red.

Location

City
Senja
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
Torskenfjord, marking a skerry on its south side
Latitude
69.3322°
Longitude
16.9845°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2016, apparently removed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Torsken(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L3506
NGA No.
13044
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Senholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Senholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gryllefjord at 2.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Torsken (2.5 NM E), Skaland (9.7 NM NE), ERSFJORD (12.3 NM NE), Senjahopen (14.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Senholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Senholmen 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 Senholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Senholmen 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.