Neuer Leuchtergrund X Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Neuer Leuchtergrund X Lighthouse
Also known as: Neuer Leuchtergrund X (?)
The Neuer Leuchtergrund X lighthouse was constructed in 2010 as a round cylindrical tower standing 23 meters tall. It features distinct red, white, and buff bands and a double gallery. This structure is situated on the north side of the Elbe entrance channel, approximately 8.3 kilometers from the nearest port of Cuxhaven. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower itself remains closed to the public. Since 2023, the lighthouse has been inactive and is being considered for removal.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was established to aid vessels navigating the busy Elbe entrance channel, a significant waterway for maritime trade. Its recent deactivation and potential removal highlight the ongoing evolution of navigational aids in response to technological advancements and changing shipping patterns.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 23m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red, white, and buff bands
Structure: round cylindrical tower with double gallery
Location
- Country
- 🇩🇪Germany
- Region
- Lower Saxony
- Sea Region
- North side of the Elbe entrance channel
- Latitude
- 53.9877°
- Longitude
- 8.5792°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Cuxhaven(8.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B1348.9.
- NGA No.
- B1348.9
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2010
Significant events: Inactive since 2023, May be removed
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Neuer Leuchtergrund X على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Germany، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.