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Leekerhoek Lighthouse

Oosterleek 11, 1609 GA Oosterleek, Netherlands

Name and Location

The Leekerhoek Lighthouse is located on the shores of Oosterleek, Netherlands, standing at an elevation of 8.8 meters above sea level.

2. Construction and History

There is limited information available about the construction and history of the Leekerhoek Lighthouse. However, it serves as a vital reference point for mariners navigating the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, dating back to the Netherlands' seamark infrastructure, which dates back to the 17th century.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the Leekerhoek Lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The Leekerhoek Lighthouse features a fixed red light (Fl) that flashes every six seconds within a sector range of 54° to 74°, making it an important aid to navigation for mariners navigating the North Sea and the Wadden Sea. This information is marked as SECL LEEKERHOEK on seamark charts.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Leekerhoek Lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape of Oosterleek, Netherlands, offers scenic views, but no specific notable views are associated with the Leekerhoek Lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No information available on anecdotes or folklore related to the Leekerhoek Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The GeoJSON data provides detailed technical and operational information about the Leekerhoek Lighthouse, including its height (8.8 meters), light characteristics, and seamark information. The coordinates point to the lighthouse's location on the map.

9. Further Information

https://www.vaarweginformatie.nl/frp/main/#/page/downloads -> Actuele vaarwegmarkering (vast). Version: 18 Date: 19-07-2019.

Details

NameLeekerhoek Lighthouse
CityOosterleek
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.6365775, 5.1980897
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Historic significancepart of the Netherlands' comprehensive network of aids to navigation
Focal height8.8
Tower height8.8
Accessibletrue
View descriptionvital aid to navigation for mariners and a testament to the region's rich maritime history
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Light characteristicFl (fixed red light)
Automatedtrue