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Managing Organization:
WSA Hamburg
Website: http://www.wsa-hamburg.wsv.de
Notes:
This light serves as a front light with Grünendeich Lighthouse serving as the rear light. The rear light is about a mile away in the village of Grünendeich.
Tower Height: 39
Height of Focal Plane: 53
Characteristic and Range: White light 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off.
Description of Tower: White round tower with two red bands and white round lantern with flat roof, on concrete base.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1900: Square, white brick building with brown trim, white round lantern with conical black roof. The building still stands (privately owned) but the lantern has been removed.
Date Established: 1900
Date Present Tower Built: 1970
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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