Light Vessel Weser, Historical lightvessel in Wilhelmshaven, Germany
The Light Vessel Weser is a historic navigation beacon of roughly 52 meters in length that was stationed off the coast of Wilhelmshaven. The red-painted hull with its distinctive superstructure served as a recognizable marker for maritime traffic in the region.
The vessel was built between 1906 and 1907 by AG Weser in Bremen and operated the shipping route for over 70 years. After its replacement by an automated buoy in 1981, it was later converted into a museum and restaurant.
The vessel served as a guidance landmark for mariners and became an iconic reference point for safe passage in the Weser region.
The ship is now moored at Bontekai in Wilhelmshaven and open for visitors to explore its interior and maritime exhibits. Accessibility is good since it sits in a public harbor area and is easy to reach by foot.
The vessel featured a sophisticated lens mechanism with a rotating diaphragm system that guided distant ships through precise light signals. This precision engineering was once considered a marvel of maritime technology.
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