Noordertoren
Vuurtorenpad 28, 9166 RW Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands
Name and Location
The Noordertoren Lighthouse is located on the island of Schiermonnikoog in the Netherlands. Its coordinates are Latitude: 53.4868361 and Longitude: 6.1465305.
Construction and History
The Noordertoren Lighthouse was first lit in 1854, making it one of the oldest lighthouses in the region. Originally built to guide ships through treacherous waters surrounding Schiermonnikoog, the tower has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to ensure its continued operation.
Architecture and Materials
The Noordertoren Lighthouse is a typical example of a Dutch coastal tower featuring a red brick exterior with a white lantern room at the top. The tower's design is characterized by a series of concentric rings, which help to dissipate the force of strong winds and weather.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a characteristic Fl (Fellow) light, shining White in color, 44 meters above sea level. It has a period of 20 seconds and a range of 28 nautical miles, serving as an aid to navigation for mariners. Its sector end is at 360 degrees and starts at 0 degrees.
Accessibility and Visiting
Unfortunately, there is no information available on accessibility or visiting the Noordertoren Lighthouse.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape of Schiermonnikoog Island offers breathtaking views, but there is no specific information provided about notable views related to the lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore are recorded for the Noordertoren Lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
In addition to its primary function as a lighthouse, the Noordertoren also serves as a communication tower, providing GSM 900 connectivity to the island and surrounding areas. It is listed as a historic monument by the Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) under reference number 33328.
Further Information
The lighthouse's data can be found in various sources: BAG (Basisregistratie Adressen en Gebouwen), RCE (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed), and Vaarweg Markeringen. Additional information is available on Wikipedia, under the title "Noordertoren (Schiermonnikoog)".
Details
Name | Noordertoren |
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City | |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 53.4868361, 6.1465305 |
Year of construction | 1854 |
Stories | its original purpose was to guide ships through the treacherous waters surrounding Schiermonnikoog |
Architectural style | Dutch coastal tower |
Construction material | red brick |
Focal height | 44 |
Tower height | 30 |
Heritage status | true |
Accessible | true |
Facilities | toilets, GSM 900 connectivity |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl (Fellow) |
Light range | 28 |
Automated | true |