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Leuchtturm Friedrichsort

95RV+69 Kiel, Germany

Name and Location

The Leuchtturm Friedrichsort, also known as the Friedrichsort Lighthouse, is a maritime aid located in Kiel, Germany, on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.

Construction and History

Built in 1971, the Leuchtturm Friedrichsort is a white, cylindrical tower standing at an impressive height of 31.7 meters (103 feet). The lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for mariners and is operated manually.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not specified in available records. However, its white, cylindrical shape suggests a modernist design. The structure is made of concrete.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Leuchtturm Friedrichsort is a flashing yellow light with a range of approximately 18 nautical miles (33 kilometers) visible from a sector of 196° to 202°, with a period of 4 seconds. The light is also used as a fog signal.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Leuchtturm Friedrichsort is situated at the address "95RV+69 Kiel, Germany" (coordinates: 54.3905357° N, 10.193398° E). While visitors can enter the lighthouse, the surrounding area may not offer direct public access.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for mariners and is operated manually.

Further Information

For more information, please consult the provided GeoJSON dataset or explore online resources like Wikipedia or local maritime authorities._

Details

NameLeuchtturm Friedrichsort
CityKiel
CountryGermany
Coordinates54.3905357, 10.193398
Year of construction1971
Construction material"concrete"
Tower height31.7
Access descriptionat the address '95RV+69 Kiel, Germany' (coordinates: 54.3905357° N, 10.193398° E)
Accessibletrue
Light characteristic"flashing yellow"
Light range18
Automatedfalse