Feuerschiff Elbe 3, Museum ship and lightvessel in Museumshafen Oevelgönne, Hamburg, Germany
The Feuerschiff Elbe 3, measuring 45 meters in length, features three individual fire beacons powered by 500W special incandescent lamps at its position.
Built in 1888 by Johann Lange shipyard in Vegesack, the vessel initially served as Leuchtschiff Weser before being modernized with a diesel engine in 1936.
Members of the Förderkreis Elbe 3 maintain this maritime heritage vessel through dedicated volunteer work, preserving its historical importance for future generations.
The vessel welcomes visitors for guided tours and offers scheduled trips along the Elbe River from May to October with capacity for 50 passengers.
Recognized as the oldest operational lightship worldwide, the vessel continues to function with its original technical systems and maritime safety equipment from 1936.
Location: Hamburg
Length: 45.1 m
GPS coordinates: 53.54357,9.91283
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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