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Managing Organization:
Prins Hendrik Maritime Museum
Website: http://www.maritiemmuseum.nl
Email:
Contact Address Information:
Leuvehaven 1
3011 EA Rotterdam
Netherlands
Notes:
This light served as the front range light for the old Hoek van Holland Hoge Licht, or rear range light. With the building of the Europort in the 1960s, which extended the shore line a considerable distance, both of the Hoek van Holland lights became redundant, as they were now too far inland. The Maasvlakte Light, along with the new Hoek van Holland lights, replaced the old lights. In 1977, the lage licht, or front range light was moved to the maritime museum in Rotterdam as part of their outdoor exhibit. (Thanks to Joost Keesing.)
Tower Height: 26
Description of Tower: Red, conical cast iron tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1899
Date Present Tower Built: 1899
Tower Moved?
1977
Date Deactivated: 1974
Current Use: Exhibit at Maritime Museum.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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