Managing Organization:
Municipality of Ameland
Notes:
The lantern of this lighthouse was replaced in 1988. The original lantern is on display at the Reddingsmuseum in Hollum.
Tower Height: 181
Height of Focal Plane: 190
Characteristic and Range: Fl W. (3) 15s, visible for 20 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: Conical cast iron tower with red and white horizontal stripes.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1881
Date Present Tower Built: 1881
Optics: First order Fresnel lens (transferred in 1952 from the deactivated Ouddorp Light)
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Yes.
Directions:
For information on the visiting hours for the lighthouse, phone 0519-554703.
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