Oberfeuer Tinsdal, Leading lighthouse in Rissen, Germany
The hexagonal steel tower reaches 42 meters in height with red bands along its white exterior and a black lantern roof.
The lighthouse began operations in 1900 with a kerosene wick lamp before transitioning to liquid gas incandescent light in 1927.
The lighthouse belongs to a network of 40 active navigation structures along the Elbe, each featuring distinct color patterns for identification.
The light emits a four-second white flash followed by four seconds of darkness, visible up to 16 nautical miles across the Elbe River.
The structure operates without human supervision since 1979, utilizing remote control systems for all navigation and maintenance functions.
Location: Altona
Inception: 1899
Height: 42 m
Part of: leading lights
GPS coordinates: 53.56601,9.74010
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
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