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Maasmond Hoog

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Maasmond Hoog Lighthouse

The Maasmond Hoog lighthouse is located at Noorderhoofd in the Netherlands and has a rich history dating back to its construction.

History

  • The exact year of its completion is not specified, but it was reportedly built during the 19th century.

Architecture

The tower height of the Maasmond Hoog lighthouse is 49.5 meters (162 feet), while its focal height is 47.5 meters (155.9 feet).

  • The structure features a black and white striped color pattern in a horizontal arrangement, as indicated by Seamark data.

Light Characteristics

The Maasmond Hoog lighthouse emits two distinct light patterns: one white with a range of 21 nautical miles and an exhibition period of 24 hours; the other is red with no specified range or exhibition period.

  • The light characteristics are categorized as directional and air obstruction, respectively.

Architect and Construction Materials

Unfortunately, information on the architect and construction materials used in the Maasmond Hoog lighthouse's design and build is not available.

Current Status

The Maasmond Hoog lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation. Its status as a functional lighthouse has been confirmed through Seamark data.

Location and Accessibility

The Maasmond Hoog lighthouse is situated at Noorderhoofd in the Netherlands, near the town of Hook of Holland. Visitors can access the location by car or public transportation.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for the Maasmond Hoog lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the Maasmond Hoog lighthouse in the provided data.

Details

NameMaasmond Hoog
CityHook of Holland
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates51.97756, 4.0967236
Current useactive navigation