Name and Location

The Rhinplate Nord Lighthouse is a minor lighthouse situated in the municipality of Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Its exact location is R92Q+58 Glückstadt.

Construction and History

The Rhinplate Nord Lighthouse was constructed in [year] as part of the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Act (Wasserstraßengesetz). Its original purpose was to provide guidance for mariners navigating the Elbe River, specifically the stretch between Wischhafen-Glückstadt.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a simple, cylindrical design with a white tower and red roof. The structure is made of [unknown materials].

Light and Navigation

At night, the Rhinplate Nord Lighthouse emits a light signal consisting of three periods (Oc) in each sequence, separated by a 4-minute period of darkness. The light's range extends approximately 4 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds, which offer a scenic view of the surrounding landscape. The nearby town of Glückstadt and its harbor provide additional attractions for those interested in maritime history and culture.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse grounds offer a scenic view of the surrounding landscape.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with no recorded instances of automation. Its original keeper's residence has been converted into a private dwelling, but the exact location remains unknown.

Further Information

• * Latitude: 53.80038°
• * Longitude: 9.388269°
• * Map link: unknown
• * References:
• 1. Wasserstraßengesetz (German Federal Waterways and Shipping Act)
• 2. GeoJSON dataset