Korsholm Forfyr Nord Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Korsholm Forfyr Nord Lighthouse
Also known as: Egense
Built in 1895, this lighthouse stands 6 meters tall with a focal height of 5 meters. Its structure is a cylindrical stone tower, octagonal in its base, topped with a cast iron lantern. The tower is painted red and functions as a range light, guiding vessels in the local waters of Korsholm (Egense), Denmark. It operates with a red flashing light, showing one flash every 3 seconds. This lighthouse is mounted on the same stone pier as Forfyr Syd, with the two lights positioned only 9 meters apart.
Why it matters: The lighthouse functions as a range light, providing precise directional guidance for vessels navigating specific channels in Danish waters. Its close pairing with Forfyr Syd offers a distinct navigational aid, enabling mariners to accurately align their course.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 5m
- Geographic Range
- 8.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1895
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Egense(1.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C0072
- NGA No.
- 1760
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- stone, cast iron
Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower with a cast iron lantern, mounted on the same stone pier as the Forfyr Syd; the two lights are only 9 m (30 ft) apart
Location
- Country
- 🇩🇰Denmark
- Sea Region
- Korsholm (Egense), Denmark. It functions as a range light, guiding vessels in local waters.
- Latitude
- 56.9728°
- Longitude
- 10.3334°
Nearby Vessels
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