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Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved

Dahmeshöved 1008, 23747 Dahme, Germany

Name and Location

The Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved lighthouse is located in Dahme, Germany, with coordinates 11.0902386° E and 54.2017768° N.

Construction and History

The Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved was built in the early 20th century as a beacon to guide mariners safely through the treacherous waters of the North Sea and Baltic Sea along the German coast. Its original purpose was to serve as a navigation aid for ships navigating these busy shipping lanes.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level, making it a prominent landmark in the area. The structure is characterized by its white color.

Light and Navigation

The distinctive Fl character flashes every 12 seconds to a range of 23 kilometers (14 miles). According to seamark records, the Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved is classified as a group 3 lighthouse, indicating its importance in providing navigation guidance to mariners. The sector start and end points are marked at 176.3° and 68.3°, respectively.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse's location in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, which borders Denmark to the north and the Baltic Sea to the west, provides crucial guidance for ships navigating these busy shipping lanes. No notable views or landscape information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore stories available about the Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved.

Technical and Operational Details

No technical or operational details available about the Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved.

Further Information

Further information about the Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved can be found on Wikidata (Q1767868) and Wikipedia (de:Leuchtturm Dahmeshöved).

Details

NameLeuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved
CityDahme
CountryGermany
Coordinates54.2017768, 11.0902386
Year of construction1900
EventsNotable events such as shipwrecks or rescues.
Historic significanceHistoric significance: guide ships safely through the treacherous waters of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
StoriesAnecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse.
Focal height23
Tower height34
Accessibletrue
View descriptionThe surroundings and view from the lighthouse.
FacilitiesToilets, café, gift shop
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.12s"
Light range14
Automatedtrue