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Svellingen Lighthouse

Iso White/Red/Green 2s🇳🇴Øygarden, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Svellingen Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built in 1908, is a 5-meter tall square wooden tower with wood siding and a lantern room. It is situated on a promontory of Svellingen Island, marking the entrance to Hellesøy harbor. The light operates with an isophase white, red, or green signal on a 2-second cycle, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. Its focal height is 10 meters above sea level. The structure includes a gallery and a red lantern roof.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides essential directional guidance for safe navigation into Hellesøy harbor, supporting the local maritime community.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White/Red/Green 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso W R G 2s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1908

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stura(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
B4122
NGA No.
4136

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
wood

Structure: square skeletal tower with wood siding, lantern and gallery

Location

City
Øygarden
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
on a promontory of Svellingen Island at the entrance to the harbor of Hellesøy, near the northern end of Alvøy
Latitude
60.6552°
Longitude
4.7856°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Svellingen Lighthouse at night?+
Svellingen displays the characteristic Iso 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 Svellingen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Svellingen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stura at 2.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Bøvågen - Radøy (4.7 NM NE), Kollsnes (6.8 NM SSE), Manger (7.2 NM E), Blomvåg (7.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Svellingen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Svellingen 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 Svellingen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Svellingen 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.