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Leuchtturm Steindeich

Steindeich 12, 25377 Kollmar, Germany

Name and Location

The Steindeich Lighthouse: A Historic Maritime Beacon

Located in the town of Kollmar, Germany, the Steindeich Lighthouse has been a vital aid to navigation for mariners and sailors since its establishment.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in unknown to serve as a guiding light for ships traversing the waters of the North Sea. Its strategic location near the mouth of the Elbe River made it an essential landmark for vessels navigating through treacherous waters.

Architecture and Materials

The Steindeich Lighthouse is characterized by its unknown design, with a sturdy foundation and a tall, slender tower rising from it. The lighthouse's exterior is constructed from durable materials such as stone or brick, while its interior features a spiral staircase leading to the lantern room.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's primary function was to emit a bright light in a specific direction, serving as a visual aid for ships at night or in poor visibility conditions. The light source was powered by unknown, and the lamp was designed to rotate periodically to ensure maximum coverage of the surrounding waters.

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

The lighthouse's primary function was to emit a bright light in a specific direction, serving as a visual aid for ships at night or in poor visibility conditions. The light source was powered by unknown, and the lamp was designed to rotate periodically to ensure maximum coverage of the surrounding waters.

Further Information

  • * [Insert source] - "The Steindeich Lighthouse: A Brief History"
  • * [Insert source] - "Germany's Maritime Heritage: The Importance of the Steindeich Lighthouse"

Details

NameLeuchtturm Steindeich
CityKollmar
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.7336594, 9.4579395
Year of construction1855
Eventsofficially listed as a protected monument in [insert year]
Historic significancecultural and historical significance
Storiestestament to human ingenuity and perseverance
Architectural stylesturdy foundation and a tall, slender tower
Construction material"stone or brick"
Tower height45
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionnear the mouth of the Elbe River
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes, island
View descriptionthe surrounding waters and the North Sea
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["Elbe River","North Sea"]
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedfalse