Hafnarnes Lighthouse

The Hafnarnes lighthouse is located on the island of Hafnarhólmi off the coast of Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland.

History

• The construction of this lighthouse began in 1969 and was completed in 1970.

The Hafnarnes lighthouse is constructed using concrete and steel materials.

Architecture

• The tower height of the Hafnarnes lighthouse is approximately 17 meters (56 feet). Its focal height is also 17 meters.
• The lighthouse features a distinctive green light with a period of 20 seconds, visible from a range of 12 nautical miles. It has four distinct light patterns: Fl (flash) at intervals of 1.5 + 18.5 degrees.

The Hafnarnes lighthouse is situated on the island of Hafnarhólmi, off the coast of Fáskrúðsfjörður in Iceland.

Location

• The address is Hringvegur, and it can be accessed via a coastal road.
• The town of Fáskrúðsfjörður is nearby.

The Hafnarnes lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation, no longer manned by a keeper.

Heritage Status

• The Hafnarnes lighthouse has been designated as a notable landmark in Iceland and is included on the country's list of protected cultural heritage sites.

Notable Historical Events

No specific historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.