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UnterfeuerHohenzollernElsfletherSandLighthouse

6FHJ+HM Elsfleth, Germany

UnterfeuerHohenzollernElsfletherSandLighthouse (Elsfleth)
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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

NameUnterfeuerHohenzollernElsfletherSandLighthouse
CityElsfleth
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.228922, 8.4817462
Year of construction1898
Events
Historic significanceplayedacrucialroleinmaritimesafetyandcommerceforover120years
Keeper stories
Stories2(directionalandocculting)
Construction material
Focal height25meters(82.0feet)abovesealevel
Tower height14meters(45.9feet)
Landscape type
View descriptionpicturesquetownofElsfleth,Germany
Facilities
Light characteristicIsowhitebeamwithanOcpattern
Light range9nauticalmiles