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Managing Organization:
Harlingen Lighthouse
Website: http://www.vuurtoren-harlingen.nl
Contact Address Information:
Voorstraat 34
8861 BL Harlingen
Netherlands
Notes:
There was a lighthouse in Harlingen around 1750, and in the 19th century it formed a range with a red light on the north mole in the harbor. Harlingen Lighthouse is now available for day and night use by two people. The facilities are on three levels in the lighthouse.
Height of Focal Plane: 69
Description of Tower: Square, stone and steel tower.
This light is not operational
Earlier Towers?
ca. 1750: Square tower on a fortress (demolished in 1872). 1904: Red hexagonal wooden tower with white bands (demolished in 1921).
Date Established: 1921
Date Present Tower Built: 1921
Date Deactivated: 1998
Current Use: Overnight accommodations.
Open To Public? Yes.
Nearby Lodging: Call +31 (0)517 415911 for information on lodging at the lighthouse.
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