Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse
MJP3+FV Drangsnes, Iceland
Name and Location
The Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Drangsnes, Kaldrananeshreppur, Iceland.
Construction and History
Built in an unknown year, this impressive structure stands at a height of 74 meters. Its construction date remains unknown.
Architecture and Materials
No information available on architecture and materials used in the lighthouse's construction.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light characteristic is a distinctive Fl (2-3-4-5) pattern, with red, white, and green lights visible from a distance of 7 nautical miles. The light period lasts 10 seconds, and the sequence repeats every 9 minutes. This unique pattern serves as a beacon to guide vessels safely through the treacherous waters surrounding Iceland.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach the lighthouse via an unknown route or mode of transportation. Unfortunately, public accessibility to the interior of the lighthouse is currently not possible due to an unknown reason.
Notable Views and Landscape
No information available on notable views and landscape related to the lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
While no specific local folklore or unique anecdotes are known about the Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse, its storied history as a beacon of hope and guidance is undeniable.
Technical and Operational Details
The Gr��msey á Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse is an automated structure, eliminating the need for manual operation by keepers. This allows for improved safety and reduced maintenance requirements. Mariners can reference L 4620 for detailed information about this critical aid to navigation.
Further Information
For more information about the Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse, please visit its Wikipedia page at an unknown link. The lighthouse is currently managed by an unknown managing authority.
Details
Name | Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse |
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City | Drangsnes |
Country | Iceland |
Coordinates | 65.6861515, -21.3953617 |
Historic significance | vital aid to navigation for mariners |
Tower height | 74 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | [unknown route or mode of transportation] |
View description | treacherous waters surrounding Iceland |
Guided tours | false |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl (2-3-4-5) |
Light range | 7 |
Automated | true |