Name and Location

The Bubendey-Ufer Unterfeuer Lighthouse is located on the Bubendey-Ufer in Hamburg-Mitte, Germany. Its geographic coordinates are 53.5397576° N latitude and 9.8861304° E longitude.

2. Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the mid-19th century when Hamburg was an important port city. The lighthouse was likely constructed as part of a series of beacons intended to guide ships safely into and out of the Elbe River.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Bubendey-Ufer Unterfeuer Lighthouse is a simple, yet elegant structure designed to withstand the harsh marine environment. Its white coloration serves as a visual beacon, while its height allows it to rise above the surrounding terrain and be visible from a distance.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits an Iso white light that is visible for 13 kilometers (8 miles). The period of the light is 8 seconds, with an orientation of 107 degrees. This type of light is commonly used for directionally warning mariners of hazards or guiding them through treacherous waters.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are known about the Bubendey-Ufer Unterfeuer Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of 20 meters (66 feet) and features an Iso white light with a range of 13 kilometers (8 miles).

9. Further Information

• * Q1821467 - Wikidata identifier for the Bubendey-Ufer Unterfeuer Lighthouse
• * Seamark data - Information provided by the German Hydrographic Institute (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie)