This lighthouse (here in March 2002) is both front lights. The tower stands in
the river Elbe and marks together with the
rear light Altenbruch the way into direction Cuxhaven
and together with the rear light Wehldorf, which stands about 600 metres away,
the way upstream.
(front light,
height of building 19 m, height of fire 19 m,
front light to Altenbruch: works since 1971, range of light white 19 sm,
characteristic [Iso W 8s]
four seconds light - four seconds dark,
front light to Wehldorf: works since 1972, range of light white 8 sm,
red 9 sm, green 8 sm, characteristic [Iso WRG 8s]
four seconds light - four seconds dark,
int. No.: B 1361.1)
