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Strukkamphuk

Strukkamp 4C, 23769 Fehmarn, Germany

Name and Location

The Strukkamphuk Lighthouse is located in Fehmarn, Germany, serving as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Baltic Sea.

Construction and History

The original Strukkamphuk Lighthouse was built in the late 19th century to guide ships safely through the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea. The current structure was constructed in the early 20th century, standing at a height of 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a distinctive white coloration serving as a visual reference point for mariners. Its architecture is characterized by a simple yet effective design, with a cylindrical shape and a central tower.

Light and Navigation

The Strukkamphuk Lighthouse is equipped with four separate light systems: the Leading Light, Front Light, Sector Light, and Faint Light. These lights provide aid to navigation for mariners approaching or departing from the harbor of Fehmarn.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of 7 meters (23 feet) with a range of:

  • Leading Light: 8 nautical miles (15 kilometers)
  • Front Light: 6 nautical miles (11 kilometers)
  • Sector Light: 3 nautical miles (5.5 kilometers)
  • Faint Light: 1-2 nautical miles (1.9-3.7 kilometers)

Further Information

This information is based on publicly available data from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) and Wikipedia.

Details

NameStrukkamphuk
City
CountryOther
Coordinates54.409358, 11.0955919