luni, 8 aprilie 2019

9. Early watercolors - Leuchtturm Hohe Weg, Sandbank, Außenweser, Germany

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Hohe Weg is an offshore lighthouse in the German Bight, located 25 km northwest of BremerhavenGermany. It is the oldest fixed offshore lighthouse of the Weserestuary in the Wadden Sea, having been in operation since 1856.[1]

The lighthouse is located on the sandbank of the same name on the left bank of the outer Weser. It is 3 km south of the island Mellum and about 20 km north of the main land. At high tide, the lighthouse is fully surrounded by water. At low tide, the sandbank emerges which it is part of.

Coordinates53°42′44.44″N 8°14′35.68″E

Tower height36 m
Focal height29 metre

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