Haugsholmen Lighthouse, lighthouse in Norway
Haugsholmen Lighthouse is a 10-meter-tall brick tower on a small island off Sande Municipality in Norway, painted red with a white keeper's house attached. Its light flashes twice every 10 seconds in white, red, and green signals that can be seen up to 13.6 nautical miles away.
The lighthouse was built in 1876 to guide ships through the rocky coast and shallow waters around Vanylvsfjorden. It was automated in 1980, eliminating the need for a full-time lighthouse keeper to operate it.
The lighthouse's red tower stands out distinctly against the blue water and green islands, becoming a visual landmark for the area. It holds meaning for local fishermen and sailors who have relied on it as a point of reference during their work on the fjord.
Access to the lighthouse is by boat only, as it sits on a small island offshore. The site has no visitor center or museum, but visitors can walk around the rocks and enjoy views of the sea in a peaceful setting.
The light displays different colors depending on direction - white, red, or green - allowing sailors to determine their position by the color signals they see. This color coding system was a practical way to help ships navigate complex coastal waters.
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