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Managing Organization:
Ministry of Transport, Water and Shipping Authority Tönning
Notes:
The 1915 lighthouse, which was one of the world's most powerful lights, was destroyed by British bombing during WW II. The Dutch established a navigational light here in the early 1600s.
Tower Height: 112
Height of Focal Plane: 269
Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 5 seconds, range 28 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: Red square brick tower with white upper portion.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1630: coal fire; 1811: Lighthouse built by English; 1902: Conical brick tower built by Germany, destroyed in 1945.
Date Established: 1600s
Date Present Tower Built: 1952
Date Automated: 1986
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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