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Leuchtturm Heiligenhafen

Lütjenbroder Weg 15, 23774 Heiligenhafen, Germany

Name and Location

The Leuchtturm Heiligenhafen is a historic lighthouse located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Construction and History

The Leuchtturm Heiligenhafen was constructed in 1938. With its rich history dating back to this year, the lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime safety and commerce. Its construction marked an important milestone in the region's development as a major port and trading hub.

Architecture and Materials

The Leuchtturm Heiligenhafen stands at a height of 19 meters. Its unique architecture makes it a recognizable feature in the region's coastal landscape.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with three beacons, each emitting light in a different color: white, red, and green. These beacons are used to guide mariners through the waters, providing vital information about their position and direction. Each beacon has its own distinct characteristics:

  1. * White Beacon: Range of 13 nautical miles, sector start at 206°, and end at 212.2°
  2. * Red Beacon: Range of 10 nautical miles, sector start at 212.2°, and end at 250°
  3. * Green Beacon: Range of 9 nautical miles, sector start at 100°, and end at 206°

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

Details

NameLeuchtturm Heiligenhafen
City
CountryGermany
Coordinates54.3673404, 11.0214305
Year of construction1938
Tower height19
Accessibletrue
Guided toursfalse
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic{"white":{"range":13,"sectorStart":206,"sectorEnd":212.2},"red":{"range":10,"sectorStart":212.2,"sectorEnd":250},"green":{"range":9,"sectorStart":100,"sectorEnd":206}}