Nordermole
XV6Q+QM Lübeck, Germany
Name and Location
The Nordermole Lighthouse stands at an address of XV6Q+QM Lübeck, Germany, situated near the mouth of the Trave River, approximately 5 kilometers west of the city center. The coordinates are 53.9619319°N, 10.8892085°E, and the nearby town is Travemünde.
Construction and History
The Nordermole was constructed in 1840 as a major lighthouse, marking the northern entrance to the port of Lübeck-Travemünde. This strategic location ensured safe passage for ships navigating the Trave River and the Baltic Sea. The original tower stood at approximately 12 meters (39 feet) tall, with a focal height of 12.3 meters (40 feet).
Architecture and Materials
The current structure is an upgraded version of the original lighthouse, designed in the neoclassical style characteristic of German architecture during the mid-19th century. The tower's height is approximately 24 meters (79 feet), with a white-painted lantern room housing a Fresnel lens.
Light and Navigation
The Nordermole exhibits a characteristic sequence of Oc(3)W.15s, indicating that it displays a white light every 15 seconds, visible for up to 5.5 nautical miles (10 kilometers). As a major lighthouse, the Nordermole is an automated aid to navigation, utilizing electronic beacons and radar systems to guide mariners safely through the waters.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Nordermole is open to visitors and offers stunning views of the Trave River and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can enjoy the picturesque views of the river and the city's historic architecture from various vantage points along the Nordermole promenade.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors can enjoy the picturesque views of the river and the city's historic architecture from various vantage points along the Nordermole promenade. The lighthouse is often featured in local folklore and photography, with many notable photos showcasing its imposing presence on the coast.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore information available.
Technical and Operational Details
The Nordermole is managed by the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). As a major lighthouse, the Nordermole is an automated aid to navigation, utilizing electronic beacons and radar systems to guide mariners safely through the waters.
Further Information
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordermole">Wikipedia article on the Nordermole
- https://www.bfn.de/datenbanken/woe/wildnis-objekt/4160067589">German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) database entry
Details
| Name | Nordermole |
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| City | Travemünde |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 53.9619319, 10.8892085 |
| Year of construction | 1840 |
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| Historic significance | |
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| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Construction material | |
| Focal height | 12.3meters(40feet) |
| Tower height | 24meters(79feet) |
| Landscape type | |
| View description | stunningviewsoftheTraveRiverandthesurroundinglandscape |
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| Light characteristic | Oc(3)W.15s |
| Light range | upto5.5nauticalmiles(10kilometers) |