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Sørvær Molo Lighthouse

F white 10s🇳🇴Hasvik, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sørvær Molo Lighthouse

Also known as: Sørvær Molo (?)

The Sørvær Molo was a concrete, octagonal tower 6 meters in height, featuring a lantern and gallery supported by four black-painted straightpiles. The lantern itself was white with a red roof. It stood on a skerry inside Sørvær harbor, connected to the west breakwater. This structure emitted a white light with a flash characteristic of F.W. 26, visible for 17 nautical miles. Operational since an unrecorded date, its service concluded in 2025, and it may have been removed. Visitors can access the site, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This light offered specific guidance for local fishing vessels and small craft entering Sørvær harbor, helping them safely clear the breakwater and navigate into sheltered waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F white 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
white
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F.W. 26
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
17NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2025, may have been removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m lantern and gallery supported by four straightpiles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof, and the piles are painted black.

Location

City
Hasvik
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
Skerry inside the harbor of Sørvær, connected to the west breakwater
Latitude
70.6315°
Longitude
21.9714°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sorvar(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
L3846
NGA No.
13852
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sørvær Molo Lighthouse at night?+
Sørvær Molo displays the characteristic F white 10s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sørvær Molo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sørvær Molo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sørvær at 0.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Breivikbotn (6.8 NM ESE), HASVIK (9.7 NM SSE), Hasvik (10.5 NM SSE), Bergsfjord (23.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sørvær Molo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sørvær Molo 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 Sørvær Molo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sørvær Molo 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.