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Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 2s🇫🇮Porvoo, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse

This concrete mast lighthouse, standing 6 meters tall with a focal height of 6 meters, guides vessels on the coastal passage between Helsinki and Kotka. Its tower is white with a black lantern and features a lantern and gallery. The light emits a white, red, and green flash every 2 seconds. In 2021, the operational light was moved to a 12-meter post adjacent to the original structure. The original tower, no longer active, remains on a rocky reef about 7 kilometers west-northwest of the Tiiskeri lighthouse.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's placement on a rocky reef addresses navigational hazards along the coastal passage between Helsinki and Kotka, ensuring safe transit for commercial and recreational vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl WGR 2s
Focal Height
6m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Light moved to a 12m post in 2021

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
mast
Tower Color
white with a black lantern
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Porvoo
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Sea Region
Located on a rocky reef about 7 km west northwest of the Tiiskeri lighthouse, guiding vessels on the coastal passage between Helsinki and Kotka.
Latitude
60.1829°
Longitude
26.1262°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Isnas(13.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C5284
NGA No.
13940
ARLHS No.
FIN-083
Wikidata
Q62071039 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 6 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Skarvgaddarna is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse at night?+
Skarvgaddarna displays the characteristic Fl 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 Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lovisa (Loviisa) at 14.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Kallviken (14.7 NM NE), Pernaja (Pernå) (16.2 NM N), Tolkkinen (Tolkis) (18 NM WNW), Tessjö (Tesjoki) (18 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Skarvgaddarna 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.
What shipping routes pass near Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse?+
Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Skarvgaddarna Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Skarvgaddarna 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.