UnterfeuerHohenzollernElsfletherSandLighthouse
6FHJ+HM Elsfleth, Germany

Name and Location
The Unterfeuer Hohenzollern Elsflether Sand Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Elsfleth, Germany. Its coordinates are 53.228922° N, 8.4817462° E.
Construction and History
Built in 1898, this lighthouse was constructed to guide ships safely through the treacherous waters of the North Sea. The tower stands at an impressive height of 14 meters (45.9 feet), with a focal plane height of approximately 25 meters (82.0 feet) above sea level.
Architecture and Materials
No specific information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of this lighthouse.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse features two lights, one directional light and another occulting light. The directional light is characterized by an Iso white beam with a range of 9 nautical miles, while the occulting light has an Oc pattern with the same range. Both lights are exhibited continuously for 24 hours.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Unterfeuer Hohenzollern Elsflether Sand Lighthouse is situated at the address "Elsflether Sand 1, 27804 Elsfleth, Germany." Although its original purpose has been fulfilled, it serves as a museum or memorial today. Visitors can access the lighthouse to appreciate its historical significance and cultural heritage.
Notable Views and Landscape
No specific information available on notable views and landscape surrounding this lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes available about this lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
The light is intensified to enhance visibility, with a height of 14 meters above sea level. The orientation is set at 358.7 degrees, indicating its direction towards the sea. The period of the two lights is 4 seconds (directional) and 6 seconds (occulting).
Further Information
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Details
Name | UnterfeuerHohenzollernElsfletherSandLighthouse |
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City | Elsfleth |
Country | Germany |
Coordinates | 53.228922, 8.4817462 |
Year of construction | 1898 |
Events | |
Historic significance | playedacrucialroleinmaritimesafetyandcommerceforover120years |
Keeper stories | |
Stories | 2(directionalandocculting) |
Construction material | |
Focal height | 25meters(82.0feet)abovesealevel |
Tower height | 14meters(45.9feet) |
Landscape type | |
View description | picturesquetownofElsfleth,Germany |
Facilities | |
Light characteristic | IsowhitebeamwithanOcpattern |
Light range | 9nauticalmiles |