Name and Location

The IJmuiden Buitenhaven Lighthouse is located in IJmuiden, Netherlands, with coordinates 4.5549484, 52.4622418.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century. The structure has undergone renovations and updates over the years to ensure its continued functionality as a vital aid for navigation.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information on architecture or materials available.

Light and Navigation

The IJmuiden Buitenhaven Lighthouse has a characteristic Iso green light with a period of 8 seconds and a range of 9 miles. The lighthouse is also equipped with an Fl white light, which exhibits fog signals every 10 minutes.

Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse available.

Notable Views and Landscape

No specific information on notable views or landscape available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore about the IJmuiden Buitenhaven Lighthouse available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level, making it an easily visible landmark for mariners. It is equipped with an anemometer, which measures wind speed and direction. This data is made available to the public through the Waterinfo website.

Further Information

For more information on this lighthouse, please visit the RWS CIV website or consult the GeoJSON dataset.