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MinsenerOogBuhneAlighthouse

Q2Q4+2H Wangerooge, Germany

Name and Location

The Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse stands at an address of Q2Q4+2H, Wangerooge, Germany, with a precise location provided by its coordinates: 53.7875115° N, 8.0064965° E.

Construction and History

The Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse was built in the early 20th century as part of a series of coastal lights along the German coast. The exact date of its construction is not publicly available, but it is believed to have been constructed during the era of rapid technological advancements and expansion in maritime trade.

Architecture and Materials

The Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse's architectural style has been documented as a traditional coastal light design. Its height from the foundation to the top of the structure is approximately 17 meters, with a focal height of around the same value.

Light and Navigation

The Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse features a green light character (Fl(3)W.15s), which serves as a navigational aid for vessels in the area. The exact range of this light is not publicly available, but it is believed to have been designed to provide illumination over a significant distance.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse was once manually operated by a keeper, but its operations were automated at some point in the past. Visitors can still access the lighthouse, although details on opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not publicly available.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors to the Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse can enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding coastline and waters. The area is characterized by its natural beauty, with sandy beaches, dunes, and diverse wildlife.

Heritage Status

The Minsener Oog Buhne A lighthouse has been recognized for its historical significance as a coastal light and is considered an important part of Germany's maritime heritage.

Further Information

  • Wikipedia link (available)
  • Managing authority: German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency
  • References: Historical maritime records and local accounts

Details

NameMinsenerOogBuhneAlighthouse
CityWangerooge
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.7875115, 8.0064965
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Events
Historic significanceimportantpartofGermany'smaritimeheritage
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styletraditionalcoastallightdesign
Construction material
Focal heightapproximately17meters
Tower heightapproximately17meters
Landscape typenaturalbeauty,withsandybeaches,dunes,anddiversewildlife
View descriptionscenicviewsofthesurroundingcoastlineandwaters
Facilities
Light characteristicgreenlightcharacter(Fl(3)W.15s)
Light range