Scharhörnbake, Refuge beacon in Hamburg-Mitte, Germany
The Scharhörnbake stands 29.1 meters tall on the German North Sea coast, serving as a critical navigation marker for vessels entering the Elbe estuary.
Established by Hamburg in 1661, the beacon underwent multiple reconstructions until its final removal in 1979, marking three centuries of maritime navigation assistance.
The structure represented Hamburg's commitment to maritime safety, functioning as a primary waypoint for ships navigating through the dangerous Scharhörn Reef waters.
From 1840 to 1965, the beacon included an emergency shelter room with provisions for shipwreck survivors caught in the treacherous North Sea conditions.
The boulder stone foundation remains near Nigehörn as the last physical evidence of what was once the North Sea coast's tallest daymark from 1898 to 1914.
Location: Hamburg-Mitte
Inception: 1661
Height: 29.1 m
GPS coordinates: 53.95242,8.40901
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:51
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