Holmengrå
Holmengrå has a focal height of 35.5 metres, a tower height of 16 metres and a range of 17.1 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 35.5 metres
- Tower height
- 16 metres
- Range
- 17.1 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1892
- Automated
- 1986
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 60.85295, 4.68014
The Holmengrå Lighthouse is located in Fedje Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It sits on a tiny island in the mouth of the Fensfjorden and Fedjefjorden, near a busy shipping lane headed to the Mongstad industrial area. The lighthouse was established in 1892, and it has played a significant role in guiding ships safely through the area.
The lighthouse has a distinctive appearance, with a 10-meter-tall square tower painted white and a red lighthouse on top. It emits a white, red, or green light depending on the direction, using a 3 seconds on, 3 seconds off pattern. The light sits at an elevation of 35 meters above sea level. A radio beacon was active at the lighthouse from 1947 to 1992, adding to its importance as a navigational aid.
The Holmengrå Lighthouse is still operational today, and its rich history and unique features make it a notable landmark in the area. With its striking appearance and important function, the lighthouse continues to serve as a vital aid to navigation for ships passing through the busy shipping lane. Its location and historic significance make it a fascinating piece of Norway's maritime heritage.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 35.5 metres. The light has a range of 17.1 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1892. It was automated in 1986. Its recorded status is active.
Details
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 17.1
- Protected
- No
- Location Text
- Fedje
- Focal Height M
- 35.5
- Tower Height M
- 16
- Year Automated
- 1986
- Year First Lit
- 1892