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Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse

The Søre Honningsvåg lighthouse is located on the island of Honningsvåg in Norway.

History

  • The construction began in 1901, and it was completed by 1903. The lighthouse has a rich history and played an important role in maritime navigation.

The lighthouse features four distinct light characteristics, each with its own unique sequence and sector start/sector end values.

Architecture

  • The tower height of the Søre Honningsvåg lighthouse is approximately 29 meters (95 feet). The focal height is also 29 meters.
  • The light patterns are designed to provide clear navigation for mariners.

Light Characteristics

  • Group 1: Green light (29 meters) with a sequence of (3)+2+(1)+2
  • Group 2: White light (29 meters) with a sequence of (3)+2+(1)+2
  • Group 3: Red light (29 meters) with a sequence of (3)+2+(1)+2
  • Group 4: Green light (29 meters) with a sequence of (3)+2+(1)+2

The light ranges are 4, 6.1, 4.3, and 4 meters respectively.

Current Status

The Søre Honningsvåg lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation. However, it has been automated since its construction in the early 20th century.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is located at Lykteveien in Honningsvåg, Norway. It can be reached by car or on foot from the nearby town center.

Heritage Status

The Søre Honningsvåg lighthouse has been designated as a cultural heritage site in Norway.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NameSøre Honningsvåg
CityHonningsvåg
CountryNorway
Coordinates70.97705, 25.964931
Current useactive aid to navigation