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
Name | Leuchtfeuer Dahmeshöved |
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City | Dahme |
Country | Germany |
Coordinates | 54.2017768, 11.0902386 |
Year of construction | 1900 |
Events | Notable events such as shipwrecks or rescues. |
Historic significance | Historic significance: guide ships safely through the treacherous waters of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. |
Stories | Anecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse. |
Focal height | 23 |
Tower height | 34 |
Accessible | true |
View description | The surroundings and view from the lighthouse. |
Facilities | Toilets, café, gift shop |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | "Fl(3)W.12s" |
Light range | 14 |
Automated | true |