Name and Location

Grabow Unterfeuer Lighthouse is located in the town of Garz, Germany, situated at coordinates [13.3881068, 54.2271605] on the Baltic Sea coast in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Construction and History

Built as a beacon special purpose, Grabow Unterfeuer serves as a lower light with an occulting character (Oc). The lighthouse stands 11 meters tall and is constructed from metal.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a white, red, and white color scheme and has a unique topmark shaped like a triangle with its point facing upwards. This distinctive design helps mariners identify Grabow Unterfeuer in low-visibility conditions or at night.

Light and Navigation

Grabow Unterfeuer is a crucial aid to navigation on the Baltic Sea coast. The light has a range of approximately 7 nautical miles and flashes every 10 seconds, with a sequence pattern of: 2+(1)+6+(1), indicating its position within a group of two lights.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The region surrounding Grabow Unterfeuer is characterized by a mix of sandy beaches and rocky shores, making navigation essential for both commercial and recreational vessels. No notable views or landscapes are mentioned in the data.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes are available about Grabow Unterfeuer Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Grabow Unterfeuer is referenced as C 2628 in seamark records and is part of the broader Seamark: Beacon Special Purpose dataset. Its name, "Grabow," is likely derived from its location near the Grabow River.

Further Information

As a vital aid to navigation, Grabow Unterfeuer Lighthouse plays a critical role in ensuring safe passage for mariners on the Baltic Sea coast.