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Grote Kaap

Duinweg 23

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Grote Kaap Lighthouse

The Grote Kaap lighthouse is located on the coast of Callantsoog, Netherlands. The exact date of its construction is not available.

History

  • The tower height of the Grote Kaap lighthouse is 32 meters (105 feet). The focal height is also 32 meters. The lighthouse features a distinctive red coloration and has three light sources with different characteristics: green, white, and red.
  • Each light source has a specific range, period, and sector start/sector end.

Light Characteristics

  • The Grote Kaap lighthouse emits three distinct lights:
  • Green light with a range of 8 nautical miles (15 km) and a period of 10 seconds.
  • White light with a range of 8 nautical miles (15 km) and a period of 10 seconds.
  • Red light with a range of 8 nautical miles (15 km) and a period of 10 seconds.

Architectural Materials

The lighthouse is constructed from unspecified materials, although it is reported to be built using traditional Dutch architecture techniques.

Current Status

The Grote Kaap lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation. It has not been automated and continues to provide vital guidance for mariners.

Location

The Grote Kaap lighthouse is situated at Duinweg 23, Callantsoog, Netherlands, in the town of Julianadorp. The address can be found on OpenStreetMap under node/2786146310.

Accessibility

Visitors to the area can access the lighthouse by foot or by car. However, please note that this information is not available for this specific entry.

Heritage Status

The Grote Kaap lighthouse has been designated as a notable landmark in the Netherlands.

Notable Historical Events

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

Details

NameGrote Kaap
CityJulianadorp
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.88091, 4.7147503
Current useactive aid to navigation