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Leuchtturm Bremerhaven

Lohmannstraße 16, 27568 Bremerhaven, Germany

Name and Location

The Leuchtturm Bremerhaven is a historic lighthouse situated in the city of Bremerhaven, Germany, located at the mouth of the River Weser. Its coordinates are 53.5463116° N, 8.5700998° E, overlooking the North Sea.

Construction and History

The Leuchtturm Bremerhaven was built in 1923 as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters of the Weser River estuary. The structure's height is 37 meters (121 feet), with a light range of approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles).

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features an iso white light, characterized by a four-second period and a height of 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level. This unique light pattern allows the structure to be easily distinguishable from other navigational aids in the region. The Leuchtturm Bremerhaven is synchronized with the front lighthouse, ensuring seamless communication between ships and coastal authorities.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

The name "Leuchtturm" translates to "light tower" in German. Due to its strategic location, the Leuchtturm Bremerhaven plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation for ships traveling through the Weser River estuary.

Technical and Operational Details

The structure's seamark information is publicly available, providing essential data for mariners and researchers alike.

Further Information

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Details

NameLeuchtturm Bremerhaven
CityBremerhaven
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.5463116, 8.5700998
Year of construction1923
Historic significanceplays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation for ships traveling through the Weser River estuary
Focal height34
Tower height37
Accessibletrue
AIS Radartrue
Light characteristiciso white light, characterized by a four-second period
Light range8
Automatedtrue