Sauðanes Lighthouse

The Sauðanes lighthouse is located on the island of Sauðanes in Iceland.

History

• The construction of this lighthouse began in 1907 and was completed in 1910.

Architecture

The tower height of the Sauðanes lighthouse is 37 meters, while its focal height is also 37 meters.

The lighthouse features a distinctive red-and-white striped pattern, with three main lights that rotate at intervals of 20 seconds each.

The light characteristics are reported to have a range of 12 nautical miles for the first and third lights, and 16 nautical miles for the second light.

Construction Materials

The construction materials used for the Sauðanes lighthouse are not specified in available data.

Current Status

The Sauðanes lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation.

However, its operation has reportedly been automated since its installation.

Location and Accessibility

The Sauðanes lighthouse is located on the island of Sauðanes in Iceland.

The address for this location is not specified in available data.

The nearest major town or city is not known.

Heritage Status

The Sauðanes lighthouse is reportedly listed as a protected monument in Iceland, but further information regarding its heritage status is not available.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported to have occurred at the Sauðanes lighthouse.