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Songvår fyr

Songvår fyr, Kristiansand, Agder, 4644, Norway

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Songvår Fyr

The Songvår fyr is located at 58.014985, 7.8097667 in Kristiansand, Agder, Norway.

The address for this lighthouse is Songvår fyr, Kristiansand, Agder, 4644, Norway.

History

The Songvår fyr has a long history of guiding mariners through the waters of southern Norway. Its construction date is not specified in available records.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The Songvår fyr stands at a height of approximately 23.7 meters (78 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of around 30 meters (98 feet).

The lighthouse features a distinctive green and white striped pattern, with each light source having its own unique sequence and sector start/sector end values.

The tower is constructed from traditional materials, although the exact composition is not specified in available records.

Light Characteristics

  • 7 nautical miles
  • 8.6 nautical miles
  • 7 nautical miles
  • 7 nautical miles
  • 8.6 nautical miles
  • 7 nautical miles

The lights are colored green, white, red, and green, with each light source having its own unique sequence.

Current Status

The Songvår fyr is currently an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated in recent years.

Heritage Status

The Songvår fyr is a notable landmark in Norway's maritime history, and as such, it holds significant cultural and historical value.

Its exact heritage status is not specified in available records.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific historical events are recorded for the Songvår fyr.

Details

NameSongvår fyr
CityKristiansand
CountryNorway
Coordinates58.014984, 7.809767
Current useactive navigation