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
Name | PeenemündeLighthouse |
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City | Peenemünde |
Country | Germany |
Coordinates | 54.1439943, 13.7552585 |
Year of construction | |
Events | significantevents,including[significanthistoriceventornotablevisit] |
Historic significance | recognizedforitshistoricalandculturalimportance |
Keeper stories | |
Stories | storiesserveasatestamenttothelighthouse'senduringimportanceinthemaritimecommunity |
Architectural style | blendofmodernandtraditionalelements |
Construction material | concreteandmetal |
Focal height | |
Tower height | [height]meters |
Landscape type | [surroundinglandscape/environment] |
View description | breathtakingviewsoftheBalticSeaandsurroundingcoastalarea |
Facilities | [on-sitefacilities] |
Light characteristic | leadinglight,emitsaredbeamevery15seconds(Oc:onelongflashfollowedbytwoshortflashes) |
Light range | [lightrange]nauticalmiles |