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Storskjer Lighthouse

Iso Green 4s🇳🇴Alver, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Storskjer Lighthouse

Also known as: #Storskjer

The Storskjer Lighthouse was a square wooden tower standing 8.5 meters tall, situated on a skerry about 1 kilometer northwest of Skjeljanger. It featured a white body, a red lantern roof, and was supported by four black piles. The light emitted an isophase green flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 8 meters, with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse was decommissioned and removed in 2022. While the original tower is gone, the site remains accessible by sea, and a modern light on a post continues to mark the channel.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was essential for safe passage through the channel northwest of Skjeljanger, warning vessels of the waterway's eastern boundary.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso G 4s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2022, removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red lantern roof and black piles
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery, supported by four piles

Location

City
Alver
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
A skerry on the east side of the channel about 1 km northwest of Skjeljanger
Latitude
60.6061°
Longitude
4.9453°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stura(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
B4032
NGA No.
3876
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Storskjer Lighthouse at night?+
Storskjer displays the characteristic Iso Green 4s. 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 Storskjer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Storskjer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stura at 2.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Manger (3 NM NE), Mjølkevikvarden (3.6 NM SSE), Kollsnes (3.7 NM SSW), Blomvåg (4.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Storskjer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Storskjer 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 Storskjer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Storskjer 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.