Neuland Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Neuland Lighthouse?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Neuland Lighthouse (German: Leuchtturm Neuland) is a lighthouse in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein on the Baltic Sea coast that was in service from 1918 to 1996. It stands on the western shore of Hohwacht Bay about 1 kilometre north of the village of Behrensdorf.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Hohwacht Bay, Baltic Sea |
---|---|
Coordinates | 54°21.639′N 10°36.056′E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1916 |
Construction | brick tower |
Height | 40 metres (131 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | unpainted brick tower with grey lantern |
Heritage | Heritage monument in Schleswig-Holstein |
Light | |
First lit | 1918 |
Deactivated | 1996 |
Focal height | 40 metres (131 ft) |
Lens | Fresnel lens (original), rotating mirror (current) |
Characteristic | F YR 5s |
Close