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Oberfeuer Osterende

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Oberfeuer Osterende

The Oberfeuer Osterende is a historic lighthouse located in Wewelsfleth, Germany.

History

  • The structure's history dates back to an unspecified period, but it has been documented as being built during the 19th century.

Architecture and Construction

The tower height of the Oberfeuer Osterende is reported to be approximately 35.5 meters (116 feet).

  • The lighthouse features a distinctive red-and-white striped pattern on its exterior, with three lights visible from different directions.

The Oberfeuer Osterende's architecture and construction materials are not explicitly stated in the available data.

Light Characteristics

  • The lighthouse emits a red light with a range of 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers) from each direction.
  • The light's period is reported to be 4 seconds, indicating a relatively fast flash rate.
  • The light source is reportedly an "Iso" type, which suggests that it uses incandescent or other traditional lighting technologies.

Current Status

The Oberfeuer Osterende is currently not in active service as a navigational aid.

The status as a museum or historical landmark is unclear from the available data.

Location and Accessibility

The Oberfeuer Osterende is located at an address in Hollerwettern, Wewelsfleth, Germany.

The town of Wewelsfleth can be accessed by car or public transportation, although specific directions are not provided in the available data.

Heritage Status

The Oberfeuer Osterende has been designated as a historic structure,

although further information on its heritage status is not available.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events have been recorded for the Oberfeuer Osterende.

Details

NameOberfeuer Osterende
CityWewelsfleth
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.845966, 9.35472