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Unterfeuer Osterende Lighthouse

V82R+26 Brokdorf, Germany

Name and Location

The Unterfeuer Osterende Lighthouse is located in Brokdorf, Germany, serving as an important maritime aid for navigating the waters of the North Sea.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Unterfeuer Osterende Lighthouse is unavailable, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. The lighthouse's architecture style is not well-documented, although it likely reflects the typical design features of German coastal lighthouses from that era.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Unterfeuer Osterende Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits an Iso white light characteristic with a period of 4 seconds and a range of 12 kilometers (7.5 miles). It is categorized as a front lighthouse, meaning it serves as a leading mark for vessels approaching the coastline.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not allowed to enter the lighthouse or climb its tower. The lighthouse's operation is automated, with no recorded instances of manual operation.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers a scenic view of the North Sea coastline, with various types of coastal vegetation and perhaps some nearby beach areas.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes have been documented regarding the Unterfeuer Osterende Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's location can be found in nautical charts under reference B 1457.5, sequence 2+(2). No information is available on whether the lighthouse has been equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) or radar technology for navigation purposes.

Further Information

No references are provided for further reading due to the limited availability of data on this subject.

Details

NameUnterfeuer Osterende Lighthouse
CityBrokdorf
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.8500266, 9.3405674
Tower height20
Access descriptionAccess the surrounding coastal area through Brokdorf, Germany.
Accessiblefalse
View descriptionScenic view of the North Sea coastline, with various types of coastal vegetation and perhaps some nearby beach areas.
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, café
Light characteristicIso
Light range12
Automatedtrue