Hoge Vuurtoren van IJmuiden

The Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden, or "high lighthouse of IJmuiden", was built in 1878 by D.A. Schretlen & Co, a company in Leiden.

History

• The lighthouse is part of a pair of leading lights marking the IJgeul (the entrance on the North Sea to the North Sea Canal), along with the Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden.

The Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden is a round, cast-iron lighthouse designed by Quirinus Harder.

Architecture

• The tower stands at 35 meters high and has a focal height of 53 meters.
• It features two lights: one rear light with a white color and a period of 5 seconds, and a directional light with a white color and an exhibition schedule for daytime viewing.

Light Characteristics

• The lighthouse's rear light is characterized by a Fl (first order) signal, while the directional light has an F (fifth order) signal.
• The range of both lights is 29 and 5 kilometers, respectively.

Current Status

The Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden is currently unmanned and not open for visitors.

It remains an active aid to navigation, marking the entrance to the North Sea Canal.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is located at Vuurtorenstraat in IJmuiden, Netherlands.

Due to its remote location, it is not easily accessible by public transportation.

Heritage Status

The Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden has been designated as a notable landmark in the Netherlands.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific historical events are reported for this lighthouse.