Gálgatangi Front Lighthouse

The Gálgatangi front lighthouse is situated in Byrgishavn, Ørðavíkslið, Faroe Islands.

• Location and Accessibility
• The lighthouse was constructed in 2010 as part of the US NGA Pub. 115 publication.

History

The tower height of the lighthouse is 14 meters (46 feet), with a focal height of 14 meters. The light characteristics include three Iso lights with green, white, and red colors, emitting at ranges of 7, 10, and 7 nautical miles respectively. The light pattern is reported to be shown from July 15th to June 1st.

The lighthouse is constructed using man-made materials.

Current Status

The Gálgatangi front lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation.

Heritage Status

No heritage status information is available for this lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for the Gálgatangi front lighthouse.