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Blankeck-Warnfeuer

Waldstraße

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Blankeck-Warnfeuer Lighthouse

The Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse is located on the coast of Germany and has a rich history dating back to its construction.

History

  • The exact year of its completion is not specified, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century.

The Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse features a distinctive red and white color pattern, with horizontal stripes on its exterior. The structure is made of concrete and has a characteristic lantern room at its top.

Architecture

  • The tower height of the Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse is 16 meters (52 feet), while the focal height is also 16 meters.
  • The lighthouse emits three different light patterns: Fl (red), Fl (yellow), and Al.Fl (red-yellow).

Each light has a range of 6 nautical miles and a period of 5 seconds. The light characteristics are designed to provide clear visual guidance for mariners navigating the coast.

Light Characteristics

Current Status

  • The Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, operated by the Bundesmarine (German Navy).
  • However, its status as an automated lighthouse is not specified in available information.

The Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse is located at Waldstraße in Gremersdorf, Germany. The exact address is not provided due to lack of information. Visitors can access the location by car or on foot, although parking facilities are not mentioned.

Location and Accessibility

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status is mentioned for the Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Note: The information available for the Blankeck-Warnfeuer lighthouse is limited. Further research may be necessary to provide more comprehensive details on its history and significance.

Details

NameBlankeck-Warnfeuer
CityGremersdorf
CountryGermany
Coordinates54.35364, 10.866128
Current useactive navigation