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PeenemündeLighthouse

4QV4+H4 Peenemünde, Germany

Name and Location

The Peenemünde Lighthouse is an important maritime landmark located in the town of Peenemünde, Germany.

Construction and History

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is a blend of modern and traditional elements, with a sturdy concrete foundation and a metallic tower. The structure's design is characterized by its simplicity and functionality, making it an effective beacon for mariners.

Light and Navigation

The Peenemünde Lighthouse is equipped with a leading light, which emits a red beam every 15 seconds. This unique light pattern, known as "Oc" (one long flash followed by two short flashes), serves as a warning to ships approaching the coast. The light's range extends [light range] nautical miles, providing adequate guidance for vessels navigating through the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse through [public accessibility information], offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline. The structure is situated at coordinates [latitude]° [longitude]°, making it easily identifiable on nautical charts.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated within [surrounding landscape/environment], offering breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding coastal area.

Anecdotes and Folklore

  • Throughout its history, the Peenemünde Lighthouse has been involved in several significant events, including [significant historical event or notable visit]. These stories serve as a testament to the lighthouse's enduring importance in the maritime community.

Technical and Operational Details

In its early years, the lighthouse was operated manually by a team of keepers who maintained the light and monitored weather conditions. Today, the lighthouse has been automated, ensuring continuous operation without the need for human intervention.

Further Information

  • * Opening hours: [opening hours]
  • * Entrance fee: [entrance fee] (if applicable)
  • * Guided tours: [guided tour information] (if available)
  • * On-site facilities: [on-site facilities]

Nearby Attractions

In the surrounding area, visitors can explore [nearby attractions], offering a range of cultural, historical, and recreational activities.

References

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Details

NamePeenemündeLighthouse
CityPeenemünde
CountryGermany
Coordinates54.1439943, 13.7552585
Year of construction
Eventssignificantevents,including[significanthistoriceventornotablevisit]
Historic significancerecognizedforitshistoricalandculturalimportance
Keeper stories
Storiesstoriesserveasatestamenttothelighthouse'senduringimportanceinthemaritimecommunity
Architectural styleblendofmodernandtraditionalelements
Construction materialconcreteandmetal
Focal height
Tower height[height]meters
Landscape type[surroundinglandscape/environment]
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheBalticSeaandsurroundingcoastalarea
Facilities[on-sitefacilities]
Light characteristicleadinglight,emitsaredbeamevery15seconds(Oc:onelongflashfollowedbytwoshortflashes)
Light range[lightrange]nauticalmiles